clime

noun

ˈklīm How to pronounce clime (audio)
Synonyms of climenext
: climate
traveled to warmer climes

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a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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There’s head-to-toe Helly Hansen rain gear in every closet and a fireplace in every room to make the spring climes of the Pacific Northwest feel less daunting. — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 In Peru, the world’s largest catcher of anchovies, the fishing industry collapsed after the tiny baitfish abandoned the country’s waters for cooler northern climes. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 And there’s plenty to seek out in Alaska’s various climes, all of which are options to be discovered on this journey. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 Hidden in Pursuit’s bowels are two custom submarines, built for expedition trips whose destinations range from Antarctica (Pursuit meets PC6 Polar Class standards) to warmer climes like the Kimberley in Australia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clime

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin clima

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clime was in 1597

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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clime. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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