clime

noun

: climate
traveled to warmer climes

Examples of clime in a Sentence

a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
Recent Examples on the Web The real action was in warmer climes, Wilford shows. The New Yorker, 12 June 2024 The theropods and ornithischians that escaped the effects of the Jenkyns event may have had a key adaptation to cooler climes; many dinosaurs from these groups are now thought to have been feathered. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 28 May 2024 Crochet and woven straw hats are great for hot climes, while a wider brim will protect your shoulders from getting hot. Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024 Climate action falls into three categories: mitigating harm to the environment by reducing emissions, adapting to changes in the climate, and allowing migration to better climes. Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for clime 

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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin clima

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clime was in the 14th century

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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clime. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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