Arctic
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrktɪk/
Arctic (adjective)
- Extremely cold, like the weather in the North Pole area.
- Connected to the region around the North Pole.
Examples
- The wind was arctic, chilling everyone to the bone.
- She wore an arctic coat to stay warm in the freezing weather.
Common collocations: arctic conditions, arctic temperatures, arctic wind, arctic circle, arctic wildlife
Arctic (noun)
- The area around the North Pole, known for its cold climate.
Examples
- The arctic is melting due to climate change.
- Scientists study the arctic to understand global warming.