American English pronunciation
How to pronounce arctic
IPA transcription: ['ɑɹktɪk]
Pronunciation variants: ['ɑɹktɪk]['ɑɹtɪk]
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Noun
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the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
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a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
Adjective
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extremely cold
“an arctic climate”
“a frigid day”
“gelid waters of the North Atlantic”
“glacial winds”
“icy hands”
“polar weather”
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of or relating to the Arctic
“the Arctic summer”
Usage examples
- Muskoxen will eat grasses, Arctic willows, woody plants, lichens, and mosses.
- It is the fourth highest mountain in Antarctica.
- "Serious Arctic" was also the most successful "Serious" series picking up five awards.
- "Arctic Boosh" sold out every night and was nominated for the Perrier Award.
- One day, I would love to visit the high Arctic.
- The largest desert in the world is the Antarctic Ice Desert.
- Some icebreakers are also used to support scientific research in the Arctic and Antarctic.
- It is the only ice free island in Antarctica.
- During the winter months, major car-manufacturers perform arctic trials in the Arvidsjaur Municipality.
- This site is one of the largest sites in the ancient Arctic.