clime

noun

Synonyms of climenext
: climate
traveled to warmer climes

Examples of clime in a Sentence

a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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Even some who have migrated from northern climes have discarded their winter clothes and forgotten how to turn on the heat. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 Everywhere from concert halls to holes-in-the-wall, these 13 shows will be portals to a happier clime in the coming weeks. Ellen Przepasniak, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 Lane lines on the roads become mere suggestions in that lawless clime, as do traffic lights. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026 In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clime

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin clima

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clime was in 1597

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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clime. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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