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

The arrival of Saharan dust is usually good news for the tropics, but bad for allergies and respiratory issues. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Jute rugs add texture, warmth, and a touch of the tropics to any home. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Coastal Southern California, conversely, is facing average wildfire potential, fire weather analysts say, thanks to monsoon breezes bringing damp air from the tropics. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

The combined heat and humidity the Northeast will experience is set to make conditions more like the southeastern United States and much of the tropics. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for the tropics

• subtopics
• subtropics
• topics