# biome

/ˈbaɪˌoʊm/ (US) · /bˈaɪəʊm/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/biome
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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