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

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Newson is more fluent in the ecosphere of social media, podcasts and the like. — Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026 But in recent years, the bro-flakes have taken over Florida’s political ecosphere. — Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026 Learning how people will find you in these ecospheres and what makes someone want to follow you or be a loyal reader is vital to anyone in the content business. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for ecosphere

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Etymology

eco- + -sphere, after ecosystem, biosphere

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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ecosphere

noun
eco·​sphere ˈē-kō-ˌsfi(ə)r How to pronounce ecosphere (audio) ˈek-ō- How to pronounce ecosphere (audio)
: the parts of the universe habitable by living organisms
especially : biosphere sense 1
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