ecosphere

noun

eco·​sphere ˈē-kō-ˌsfir How to pronounce ecosphere (audio) ˈe-kō- How to pronounce ecosphere (audio)
: the parts of the universe habitable by living organisms
especially : biosphere sense 1

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The interview comes amid backlash from segments of the right-wing media ecosphere following the release of the DOJ memo. Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 July 2025 From the moment that Keanu Reeves slapped a gold coin down on the Continental Hotel’s check-in counter, however, audiences slowly realized that this kinetic revenge thriller was taking place in a unique ecosphere of its own. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025 While Kahn was on the GLP-1 bandwagon earlier than most, her story has become the norm for those using weight loss drugs, finding their skin is looser and their face is more gaunt, creating a wealth of opportunity across the beauty ecosphere. Emily Burns, Footwear News, 7 May 2025 Mass unemployment, an unstable geopolitical landscape and a decentralized communication ecosphere are explosive. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ecosphere

Word History

Etymology

eco- + -sphere, after ecosystem, biosphere

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ecosphere was in 1953

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“Ecosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecosphere. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

ecosphere

noun
: the parts of the universe habitable by living organisms
especially : biosphere sense 1
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