biome
Translation
biome
Examples
The desert is a very dry biome.
The desert is a very dry biome.
Different biomes support different forms of life.
Different biomes support different forms of life.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a large natural area with a certain climate, plants, and animals The desert is a very dry biome.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ecosystem, habitat
Etymology
From 'bio' (life) + the suffix '-ome' (a whole, as in genome). It means 'a whole community of life'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'bio' + 'home'. It's a large-scale 'home' for a community of plants and animals.