Arctic
Sometimes arc·tic . of, relating to, or located at or near the North Pole: the Arctic region.
Sometimes arc·tic . coming from the North Pole or the Arctic region: an Arctic wind.
Often arc·tic . suitable for use in the Arctic: Arctic boots.
Usually arc·tic . characteristic of the extremely cold, snowy, windy weather north of the Arctic Circle; frigid; bleak: an arctic winter.
arctic, extremely cold in manner, atmosphere, etc.: a look of arctic disdain.
the Arc·tic, the region lying north of the Arctic Circle or of the northernmost limit of tree growth; the polar area north of the timberline.
arc·tics, warm, waterproof overshoes.
Origin of Arctic
1Other words from Arctic
- arc·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- sub·arc·tic, adjective
Words that may be confused with Arctic
- Antarctic, Arctic
Words Nearby Arctic
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How to use Arctic in a sentence
Two years into an Arctic expedition, they were forced to abandon ship a thousand miles north of Siberia.
At Studio Stagetti, I shot a man with more picks and axes than I have ever seen outside an Arctic expedition.
Some of this is just a natural part of adapting to the natural climate change that is happening in the Arctic.
Russia is rapidly building up its military forces in the Arctic in an effort to secure its claims in the frigid region.
But beyond the strict realm of national security, the Arctic is becoming increasingly important to Russia economically.
It was depressing to think of going to bed in such circumstances with the yelling of an Arctic storm for a lullaby.
The Giant of the North | R.M. BallantyneWhen it cleared, the valley was a solid expanse of white, and the stars shone out as if in an Arctic sky.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonThis shelter, however, was sufficient in the long summer day of the Arctic regions.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayAfter the warmth of the girl's greeting, this other was like a plunge into the Arctic chill of his northern retreat.
Astounding Stories, May, 1931 | VariousThe southern parts of the Arctic islands, especially Banksland, belong to it also.
British Dictionary definitions for arctic (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɑːktɪk) /
of or relating to the Arctic: arctic temperatures
informal cold; freezing: the weather at Christmas was arctic
US a high waterproof overshoe with buckles
(modifier) designed or suitable for conditions of extreme cold: arctic clothing
Origin of arctic
1British Dictionary definitions for Arctic (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɑːktɪk) /
the Arctic or Arctic Zone the regions north of the Arctic Circle
of or relating to the regions north of the Arctic Circle
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Cultural definitions for Arctic
Region in the northernmost area of the Earth, centered on the North Pole.
Notes for Arctic
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