noun🔗ShareA warm waterproof overshoe."Before going out to shovel snow, I pulled on my arctic over my regular shoes to keep my feet warm and dry. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis."The butterfly collector carefully pinned the arctic to the display board, noting its delicate, brown wings. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star."The ship's arctic bearing, referencing the North Star, helped them navigate through the fog. "astronomygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape."The arctic wind howled, making it feel much colder than the thermometer showed. "geographyenvironmentnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareExtremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic."The arctic wind made me shiver even through my thick coat. "weathergeographyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDesigned for use in very cold conditions."My dad wears an arctic parka when he shovels snow in the winter. "weatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
