arctic
arc-tic
noun
The region around the Earth's North Pole.
"Scientists study climate change in the Arctic."
adjective
Extremely cold; characteristic of the Arctic climate.
"We endured arctic temperatures all week."
adjective
Relating to the region around the Earth's North Pole.
"Arctic wildlife includes polar bears and seals."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: golosh, rubber, galosh, gumshoe, polar, north-polar, frigid, gelid, cold, icy, glacial, North Frigid Zone