ex·ot·ic
ig-ˈzä-tik 
1
: introduced from another country : not native to the place where found
exotic plants
… exotic species creating havoc when introduced into new environments.—
Chemical & Engineering News
Chemical & Engineering News2
: strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual
exotic flavors
Until very recently the alpaca was an exotic sight at county fairs and petting zoos in the metropolitan region.—Glenn Collins
Glenn Collins3
: of or relating to striptease : involving or featuring exotic dancers
exotic dancing
an exotic nightclub
plural exotics
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Examples of exotic in a Sentence
Adjective
She's known for her exotic tastes.
the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world
Noun
Some native species are being crowded out by exotics.
the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
On Sunday, enthusiasts enjoyed the Tour d’Elegance, a parade of show cars and exotic vehicles along iconic Las Vegas Boulevard.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
Some have a hankering for the exotics from Europe, Asia, and beyond.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
In August, a pair of mathematicians discovered an exotic, record-breaking curve.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
On Sunday, enthusiasts enjoyed the Tour d’Elegance, a parade of show cars and exotic vehicles along iconic Las Vegas Boulevard.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Alex Hirschi leapfrogged auto-journalism conventions by building a vast social media audience of 120 million followers by showcasing some of the most innovative exotics in existence.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
Some have a hankering for the exotics from Europe, Asia, and beyond.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exotic. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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exotic
1 of 2 adjective
ex·ot·ic
ig-ˈzät-ik
1
: introduced from another country
exotic plants
2
: very different or unusual
exotic colors
exotic
2 of 2 noun
: something (as a plant) that is exotic
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