clime

noun

Synonyms of climenext
: 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
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The focus of this beautiful East Nashville bar — a midcentury-modern-meets-tropical beach-bar dream — is cocktails built on flavors and ingredients from sunnier climes. Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025 Women's 100% Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater Made from 100 percent yak wool, this turtleneck is naturally thermoregulating, breathable, and moisture-wicking—ideal for cold destinations, long days of sightseeing in brisk climes, and repeat wear on a trip. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 Candytuft is evergreen in warm Southern climes, but looses its foliage in cold northerly locations. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025 While many folks sat around the family table slicing up turkey in cooler climes over Thanksgiving, Sydney Sweeney was soaking up the sun. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clime

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin clima

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jan. 2026.

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