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
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With all due respect to the U.K., Scandinavia, and cooler climes, readers continue to flock to Mediterranean countries: Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and the south of France. Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 Two very wealthy players long careers who played in sunny climes with no Stanley cups . James Mirtle, New York Times, 18 June 2025 For the best chance of seeing the swirling spectacle, travelers should head to the northernmost climes on a cloudless night between late August and mid-April. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025 Made with grapes grown in the cooler climes of Anderson Valley, the Hermitage Brut is the winery’s top prestige cuvée. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for clime

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 22 Jul. 2025.

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