: the recent increase in the world's temperature that is believed to be caused by the increase of certain gases (such as carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere
World leaders will address the problem of global warming.
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“Global warming.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/global%20warming. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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