English · Word Candidate

Arctic

/ˈɑː(k).tɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Arctics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.

Adjective

What neede the artick people loue star-light, To whom the sunne shines both by day and night.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A warm waterproof overshoe.

NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “Arctic” mean?

Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.

Is “Arctic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.