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Definition of clime in English: climenoun klʌɪmklaɪm usually climesliterary A region considered with reference to its climate. long holidays in sunnier climes Example sentencesExamples - It is a veritable tribute to the two communities that thrive in the warm and balmy climes of the island nation.
- In 2,500 BC, primitive agriculture was difficult enough to practise in nice, warm climes.
- The coffee bean, as you may know, comes from an evergreen tree that thrives in subtropical climes.
- They immediately headed south to the continent's sunnier climes.
- Winter is a wonderful time for birdwatching, thanks to the surge of shivering Greenlanders who flock to our more temperate climes.
Synonyms town, city, village, hamlet
Origin Late Middle English: from late Latin clima 'zone' (see climate). Rhymes begrime, Chaim, chime, climb, crime, dime, grime, half-time, I'm, lime, mime, mistime, part-time, prime, rhyme, rime, slime, sublime, sub-prime, thyme, time Definition of clime in US English: climenounklaɪmklīm usually climesliterary A region considered with reference to its climate. the Continent and its sunnier climes Example sentencesExamples - They immediately headed south to the continent's sunnier climes.
- Winter is a wonderful time for birdwatching, thanks to the surge of shivering Greenlanders who flock to our more temperate climes.
- It is a veritable tribute to the two communities that thrive in the warm and balmy climes of the island nation.
- In 2,500 BC, primitive agriculture was difficult enough to practise in nice, warm climes.
- The coffee bean, as you may know, comes from an evergreen tree that thrives in subtropical climes.
Synonyms town, city, village, hamlet
Origin Late Middle English: from late Latin clima ‘zone’ (see climate). |