B2adjectivenatureenvironment
US/ˈpoʊ.lər/
UK/ˈpəʊ.lə/
relating to the regions near the North or South Pole, or completely opposite
In context
The polar ice is melting faster than scientists once expected.
Polar bears hunt seals on the sea ice in winter.
Their views on money are polar opposites, so they argue a lot.
Words that go with polar
adjective + noun
- polar bearThe polar bear is the largest land predator.
- polar ice capThe polar ice cap is shrinking.
- polar regionFew people live in the polar regions.
- polar oppositeShe is the polar opposite of her brother.
- polar climateA polar climate is cold all year.
- polar expeditionHe joined a polar expedition in 2019.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
pole bearCorrect: polar bear