subtropical
adjective
sub·trop·i·cal
ˌsəb-ˈträ-pi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly subtropic
: of, relating to, or being the regions bordering on the tropical zone
subtropical environment
subtropical grasses
Examples of subtropical in a Sentence
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The second-largest species of sea turtle, green sea turtles live in tropical and subtropical oceans all over the world.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2024
The virus is endemic in more than 100 countries in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas, according to the World Health Organization — and in the US territories of Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and American Samoa.
—Rafy Rivera, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Found most commonly in tropical and subtropical climates, dengue is endemic to more than 100 countries in Asia, Africa, the Americas and elsewhere, according to the WHO, and has been spreading to parts of Europe.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 27 Mar. 2024
It is found in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024
Ciguatera is found in algae that grows on coral reefs in tropical and subtropical waters like those surrounding the Keys.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
In the Northern Hemisphere, the differences in temperature between the Arctic and the Equator keep the subtropical jet stream moving.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 27 July 2023
Details: The 251-acre park, adjacent to Port Everglades, offers a subtropical coastal hammock with nature trail, wetlands area, picnicking, kayak and canoe rentals and a boat ramp.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
With a subtropical climate, the seaside breeze makes for a temperate summer while the Caucasus Mountains trap in moisture and offer a cooling effect to the region.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2024
The virus is endemic in more than 100 countries in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas, according to the World Health Organization — and in the US territories of Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and American Samoa.
—Rafy Rivera, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Found most commonly in tropical and subtropical climates, dengue is endemic to more than 100 countries in Asia, Africa, the Americas and elsewhere, according to the WHO, and has been spreading to parts of Europe.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 27 Mar. 2024
It is found in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024
Ciguatera is found in algae that grows on coral reefs in tropical and subtropical waters like those surrounding the Keys.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
In the Northern Hemisphere, the differences in temperature between the Arctic and the Equator keep the subtropical jet stream moving.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 27 July 2023
Details: The 251-acre park, adjacent to Port Everglades, offers a subtropical coastal hammock with nature trail, wetlands area, picnicking, kayak and canoe rentals and a boat ramp.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
With a subtropical climate, the seaside breeze makes for a temperate summer while the Caucasus Mountains trap in moisture and offer a cooling effect to the region.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024
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subtropical
adjective
sub·trop·i·cal
ˌsəb-ˈträp-i-kəl
ˈsəb-
variants
also subtropic
: of, relating to, or being the regions bordering on the tropical zone
subtropical forests
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