the Arctic Circle

noun

: an imaginary line that goes around the Earth near the North Pole

Examples of the Arctic Circle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There’s no better place on the planet to behold the blazing light show than Norway, particularly above the Arctic Circle from October through March. AFAR Media, 26 June 2025 Southern Lights The aurora are most frequently seen around the Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 After this stop, the ship will cross over into the Arctic Circle, where the many hours of winter darkness are most conducive to spotting the northern lights. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025 Last winter, at a meeting in the Finnish wilderness high above the Arctic Circle, a group of mathematicians gathered to contemplate the fate of a mathematical universe. Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Arctic Circle

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The Arctic Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Arctic%20Circle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!