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

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The difference will always be that none of those producers had the first act Peter Asher did — being a pop star who emerged from the same magic ecosphere as the Beatles. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 June 2026 Also in the greater pop ecosphere: Rapper J. Cole ends an eight-year touring hiatus with Aug. 11-12 dates. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026 But in recent years, the bro-flakes have taken over Florida’s political ecosphere. Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026 Over 45 leaders from the beauty ecosphere are scheduled to speak at the 2026 WWD Beauty CEO Summit, being held at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., on May 11 to 13. Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ecosphere

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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“Ecosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecosphere. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

ecosphere

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