Word
biome
US/ˈbaɪˌoʊm/
UK/bˈaɪəʊm/
Countable noun Ecology
Definition
n. a large area of the world that has a specific climate and a set of plants and animals that live there. Examples include deserts, rainforests, and tundras.
n. a large, naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a large, continuous area, determined largely by climate. Often used in ecological and environmental science contexts.
Examples
“The Amazon rainforest is a tropical biome.”
“Scientists study how different biomes respond to rising global temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns.”
“The transition between the temperate forest biome and the arid desert biome is often marked by a sharp decline in biodiversity and a shift toward more drought-resistant plant species.”
Examples
simple
“The Amazon rainforest is a tropical biome.”
contextual
“Scientists study how different biomes respond to rising global temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns.”
complex
“The transition between the temperate forest biome and the arid desert biome is often marked by a sharp decline in biodiversity and a shift toward more drought-resistant plant species.”
Etymology
From bio- + -ome.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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