B2adjectivetravelfood
US/ɪɡˈzɑː.tɪk/
UK/ɪɡˈzɒt.ɪk/
unusual and exciting because it comes from, or is related to, a faraway country
In context
Tourists from Europe love trying exotic fruits like durian and rambutan.
Keeping exotic animals like snakes or monkeys as pets can be dangerous.
She dreams of travelling to exotic places like Morocco and Peru.
Words that go with exotic
adjective + noun
- exotic fruitThe hotel breakfast included plenty of exotic fruit.
- exotic animalsThe zoo has a special section for exotic animals.
- exotic placesHe has travelled to many exotic places for work.
- exotic locationThe music video was filmed in an exotic location.
- exotic speciesSome exotic species spread quickly and harm local plants.
- exotic flavoursThe chef mixes local ingredients with exotic flavours from India.