ecosphere

noun

eco·​sphere ˈē-kō-ˌsfir How to pronounce ecosphere (audio) ˈe-kō- How to pronounce ecosphere (audio)
: the parts of the universe habitable by living organisms
especially : biosphere sense 1

Examples of ecosphere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Slovakia’s divisions have been fed by its particularly noxious online ecosphere, where politicians like Mr. Blaha, an admirer of Che Guevara and Mr. Putin, have gained large followings with attacks on domestic critics and Western leaders. Cassandra Vinograd, New York Times, 16 May 2024 When energy from the solar wind is exchanged into the space ecosphere that envelops Earth, a significant disruption of the magnetosphere is known as a geomagnetic storm. Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Collectors with the resources to acquire a top-tier classic, one that can be reliably driven and enjoyed for years while maintaining its prime position in the collector-car ecosphere, simply cannot do better than a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2024 While Broadway is decried for its attempts to out-splash Las Vegas, the wider theatrical ecosphere thrives not on technological prowess, but on the one vital element that movies and television cannot replicate: the intimacy between the performers onstage and the audience before them. Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for ecosphere 

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Word History

Etymology

eco- + -sphere, after ecosystem, biosphere

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ecosphere was in 1953

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Cite this Entry

“Ecosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecosphere. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

ecosphere

noun
: the parts of the universe habitable by living organisms
especially : biosphere sense 1
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