1. the community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that live in or on a particular environment or organism
Usage: commonly used in scientific and medical contexts; often refers to the human gut microbiome

Examples

• The human gut microbiome plays an important role in digestion and immune function.
• Scientists study the microbiome to understand how bacteria affect our health.
• A healthy microbiome contains trillions of beneficial microorganisms.
• The soil microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, and other tiny organisms that help plants grow.
• Antibiotics can disrupt the balance of your microbiome.
• Researchers are investigating how diet influences the composition of the microbiome.