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 tropics tropics /ˈtrɑːpɪks/

noun

  1. The part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate  ( Torrid Zone , tropical zone , tropics )
    the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
     The tropics are regions located near the Equator that are known for their warm climate
    The tropics are regions located near the Equator that are known for their warm climate


 tropic tropic /ˈtrɑːpɪk/

adjective

  1. Of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics  ( tropic , tropical )
    of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics
     Tropical weather
    tropical weather
  2. Relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)  ( tropic , tropical )
    relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
     Tropical islands
    tropical islands
     Tropical fruit
    tropical fruit

noun

  1. Either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics  ( tropic )
    either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics
     The Tropic of Cancer is one of the tropics, located approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator.
    The Tropic of Cancer is one of the tropics, located approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator.