the natural world
noun
: all of the animals, plants, and other things existing in nature and not made or caused by people
Examples of the natural world in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The show is an immersive exhibition by Refik Anadol Studio that uses artificial intelligence, ecological data and audience interaction to explore the relationship between technology and the natural world.
—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
People of our generation are yearning for some kind of connection to the natural world.
—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 June 2026
The exhibit is in partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science and explores the hidden dangers of the natural world, such as poisonous, venomous, or toxic plants and animals.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The whole goal was to inflict the maximum amount of financial damage on those who profit from the destruction of the natural world.
—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the natural world
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
People of our generation are yearning for some kind of connection to the natural world.
—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 June 2026
The exhibit is in partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science and explores the hidden dangers of the natural world, such as poisonous, venomous, or toxic plants and animals.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The whole goal was to inflict the maximum amount of financial damage on those who profit from the destruction of the natural world.
—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the natural world
Cite this Entry
“The natural world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20natural%20world. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
