Definition & Meaning of "Arctic"in English

Arctic

the northernmost regions of the Earth, located above the Arctic Circle around the North Pole

Examples

Polar bears are native to the Arctic.

a waterproof rubber overshoe worn to protect shoes from snow or water

Examples

He slipped on his Arctics before stepping into the snow.

arctic

belonging or related to the region around the North Pole

Examples

The Arctic climate is characterized by extreme cold temperatures and ice.

arctic

arc

ˈɑrk

aark

tic

tɪk

tik

/ˈɑːktɪk/

arctic

very cold

biting

bitter

bleak

chilly

cutting

Examples

The arctic winds howled outside, rattling the windows and chilling the room to bone-chilling temperatures.

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