tropics

noun

UK /ˈtrɒpɪks/

US /ˈtrɑːpɪks/

The tropics are the warm parts of the world near the middle of the Earth.

Many colorful birds live in the tropics.

SYNONYMS

tropical zone torrid zone equatorial region hot belt

RELATED WORDS

equator rainforest jungle climate latitude

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The region of Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

The ship sailed through the tropics on its way south.

3. A very hot, humid place or climate.

Summer here feels like the tropics.

4. Places known for lush plants and warm weather, often visited by tourists.

They honeymooned in the tropics.