ex·ot·ic
ig-ˈzä-tik 
1
: introduced from another country : not native to the place where found
exotic plants
… exotic species creating havoc when introduced into new environments.—
Chemical & Engineering News
Chemical & Engineering News2
: strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual
exotic flavors
Until very recently the alpaca was an exotic sight at county fairs and petting zoos in the metropolitan region.—Glenn Collins
Glenn Collins3
: of or relating to striptease : involving or featuring exotic dancers
exotic dancing
an exotic nightclub
plural exotics
Examples of exotic in a Sentence
Adjective
She's known for her exotic tastes.
the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world
Noun
Some native species are being crowded out by exotics.
the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world
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Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Now the nonprofit has more than 100 animals and takes in all kinds of exotic wildlife — most of them former pets.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Laura Daily, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
With one of the country’s best jockeys in the saddle and one of its most esteemed trainers behind her, don’t overlook her, especially underneath in vertical exotics.
4.
—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
As a world explorer for over 45 years, Dobson has visited more than 90 countries and is highly experienced in exotic travel and extreme luxury adventures.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Now the nonprofit has more than 100 animals and takes in all kinds of exotic wildlife — most of them former pets.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Noun
Local and regional car clubs showcase more than 300 rare vehicles, from early collectibles to the latest exotics.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
With one of the country’s best jockeys in the saddle and one of its most esteemed trainers behind her, don’t overlook her, especially underneath in vertical exotics.
4.
—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exotic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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exotic
1 of 2 adjective
ex·ot·ic
ig-ˈzät-ik
1
: introduced from another country
exotic plants
2
: very different or unusual
exotic colors
exotic
2 of 2 noun
: something (as a plant) that is exotic
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