ex·ot·ic
ig-ˈzä-tik 
1
: introduced from another country : not native to the place where found
exotic plants
… exotic species creating havoc when introduced into new environments.—
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: strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual
exotic flavors
Until very recently the alpaca was an exotic sight at county fairs and petting zoos in the metropolitan region.—Glenn Collins
Glenn Collins3
: of or relating to striptease : involving or featuring exotic dancers
exotic dancing
an exotic nightclub
plural exotics
Examples of exotic in a Sentence
Adjective
She's known for her exotic tastes.
the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world
Noun
Some native species are being crowded out by exotics.
the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Practically speaking, the most important thing is not whether the exotic topological state can be proven to be present, but whether researchers can build a qubit that is both controllable and much more robust against noise than approaches that are more mature.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
The fish species are in constant flux, and this location is often dominated by exotics.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Kakadu Plum Many exotic foods are rich in vitamin C.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Practically speaking, the most important thing is not whether the exotic topological state can be proven to be present, but whether researchers can build a qubit that is both controllable and much more robust against noise than approaches that are more mature.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Future of Luxury Is American For decades, automotive status symbols have been dictated by a European vision of luxury: low-slung exotics that demand pristine roads and attract as much attention as possible.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
The fish species are in constant flux, and this location is often dominated by exotics.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exotic. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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exotic
1 of 2 adjective
ex·ot·ic
ig-ˈzät-ik
1
: introduced from another country
exotic plants
2
: very different or unusual
exotic colors
exotic
2 of 2 noun
: something (as a plant) that is exotic
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