tropical zone

noun
UK /ˈtrɒpɪkəl zəʊn/
US /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl zoʊn/

The tropical zone is the warm part of the world near the middle of the Earth.

Palm trees and colorful birds live in the tropical zone.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

The tropical zone lies between two imaginary lines called tropics.

3. A region known for hot weather all year long.

Many fruits we eat come from the tropical zone.

4. In geography class, the band of Earth that gets the most direct sunlight.

Our teacher showed us the tropical zone on a globe.