ecosphere

noun

eco·​sphere ˈē-kō-ˌsfir How to pronounce ecosphere (audio) ˈe-kō- How to pronounce ecosphere (audio)
: the parts of the universe habitable by living organisms
especially : biosphere sense 1

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Gonzalez stood apart in the Vine ecosphere by using special effects. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 Slovakia’s divisions have been fed by its particularly noxious online ecosphere, where politicians like Mr. Blaha, an admirer of Che Guevara and Mr. Putin, have gained large followings with attacks on domestic critics and Western leaders. Cassandra Vinograd, New York Times, 16 May 2024 When energy from the solar wind is exchanged into the space ecosphere that envelops Earth, a significant disruption of the magnetosphere is known as a geomagnetic storm. Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Collectors with the resources to acquire a top-tier classic, one that can be reliably driven and enjoyed for years while maintaining its prime position in the collector-car ecosphere, simply cannot do better than a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ecosphere 

Word History

Etymology

eco- + -sphere, after ecosystem, biosphere

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ecosphere was in 1953

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“Ecosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecosphere. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

ecosphere

noun
: the parts of the universe habitable by living organisms
especially : biosphere sense 1
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