ex·ot·ic
ig-ˈzä-tik 
1
: introduced from another country : not native to the place where found
exotic plants
… exotic species creating havoc when introduced into new environments.—
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: strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual
exotic flavors
Until very recently the alpaca was an exotic sight at county fairs and petting zoos in the metropolitan region.—Glenn Collins
Glenn Collins3
: of or relating to striptease : involving or featuring exotic dancers
exotic dancing
an exotic nightclub
plural exotics
Examples of exotic in a Sentence
Adjective
She's known for her exotic tastes.
the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world
Noun
Some native species are being crowded out by exotics.
the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world
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Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Together, Kingston and Turner are accused of defrauding a jewelry business, a luxury bed company, a used luxury and exotic car dealership, and a luxury microLED TV company, arrest warrants said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Local and regional car clubs showcase more than 300 rare vehicles, from early collectibles to the latest exotics.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
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Adjective
It’s become soldered to my identity, serving as both the ultimate in-group badge and a versatile stylistic accessory: eye-catching, a bit exotic, an opportunity to add color and flair.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Together, Kingston and Turner are accused of defrauding a jewelry business, a luxury bed company, a used luxury and exotic car dealership, and a luxury microLED TV company, arrest warrants said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Noun
Longshots like Just Steel and Deposition may lack big wins, but Aaron advises not to overlook them in exotics.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Local and regional car clubs showcase more than 300 rare vehicles, from early collectibles to the latest exotics.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exotic. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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exotic
1 of 2 adjective
ex·ot·ic
ig-ˈzät-ik
1
: introduced from another country
exotic plants
2
: very different or unusual
exotic colors
exotic
2 of 2 noun
: something (as a plant) that is exotic
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