Climate
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period. It can also refer to the prevailing atmosphere or mood in a particular situation or context.
“The Mediterranean climate is characterised by hot, dry summers and mild winters.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈklaɪmɪt/
Syllables
cli·mate
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Contains -ATE ending; watch for the vowel pattern I-A-E
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; topical word with balanced letter distribution
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