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 Should a similar punishing heatwave return next year, the Venice Film Festival could seriously begin to have a problem attracting big Hollywood names when the likes of Telluride and Toronto offer more cooling, sweat-free climes. Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024 As the city on Friday stared down a new record of seven-straight days of temperatures at or above 115 degrees Fahrenheit, conditions have become intolerable even for those who are used to desert climes. Denise Chow, NBC News, 15 July 2024 Travelers can cross the country from Dallas to Los Angeles starting at just $100 each way, or head down to warmer climes with tickets from New York City to Savannah starting at just $93 each way. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2024 Some of these are new varieties developed to be hardy in severe winter conditions and northerly climes. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 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 8 Sep. 2024.

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