biome

noun

bi·​ome ˈbī-ˌōm How to pronounce biome (audio)
: a major ecological community type (such as tropical rainforest, grassland, or desert)

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Staying faithful to its heritage, Brother Justus draws on Minnesota’s natural biomes to shape the character of its spirits. Lilian Raji, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 The evaluation’s final day was held at a park blanketed in oak savanna, a rich biome that teemed with sign. Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 The brand has reached the milestone of 1.5 million trees donated to all six biomes in Brazil, furthering the meaning of High on Nature. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 His patient narration of his past to try to understand his own work through the detours of, for example, Stereolab, the biome of the Pacific Northwest, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is endlessly fascinating. Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for biome 

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + -ome

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biome was in 1916

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“Biome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biome. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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biome

noun
bi·​ome ˈbī-ˌōm How to pronounce biome (audio)
: a major type of ecological community

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