global warming — the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities and greenhouse gas emissions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities and greenhouse gas emissions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡloʊbəl ˈwɔrmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother blames global warming every time she feels hot, even indoors with the heater on.
- Scientists agree that global warming requires immediate action to reduce carbon emissions.
- The polar bear became the poster child for global warming awareness campaigns.
global warming
NOUN[/ˈɡloʊbəl ˈwɔrmɪŋ/]
the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities and greenhouse gas emissions
Global warming is melting the polar ice caps faster than ever before.
Global warming's warning in the morning light
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Global warming is a modern compound term that emerged in the 1950s. 'Global' derives from Latin 'globus' meaning sphere or globe, referring to the entire Earth. 'Warming' comes from Old English 'wearmian' meaning to make warm, describing the process of temperature increase.
Breakdown
global (from Latin globus, sphere) + warming (from Old English wearmian, to make warm). The compound denotes planetary-scale thermal increase.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother blames global warming every time she feels hot, even indoors with the heater on.”
“Scientists agree that global warming requires immediate action to reduce carbon emissions.”
“The polar bear became the poster child for global warming awareness campaigns.”
“He tried to use global warming as an excuse for not wearing a coat in winter.”
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