the tropics

plural noun

: the part of the world that is near the equator where the weather is very warm

Examples of the tropics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mid-August is typically when the tropics enters its busiest stretch, but any upcoming contenders for tropical development are going to be fighting an uphill battle to form and stay alive against El Niño’s influence. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

The trend is worst in the tropics, even though overall warming is stronger at higher latitudes. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026

An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

The red-footed booby (Sula sula) was spotted off Thomas Point Park in Anne Arundel County, hundreds of miles away from its usual haunt in the tropics. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the tropics

• subtopics
• subtropics
• topics