equatorial

adjective

ˌē-kwə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce equatorial (audio)
Definition of equatorialnext
as in tropical
being near the equator a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development

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Recent Examples of equatorial El Niño is a periodic weather cycle that features hotter-than-normal ocean temperatures in the equatorial tropical Pacific, along with corresponding shifts in weather patterns across this region. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 But those astronauts explored equatorial areas. — Leonard David, Space.com, 22 June 2026 El Niño conditions are characterized by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial Pacific Ocean that typically bring higher air temperatures and less rain to the area. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 This open optical ecosystem gives the C42 immense room to grow, supporting everything from a 14-mm ultra-wide nightscape lens to a massive 2,000-mm+ planetary setup on an advanced equatorial mount. — New Atlas, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for equatorial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equatorial
  1. tropical
  2. subtropical
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  • While Greenland topped the overall rankings, accommodations were significantly more expensive in some tropical destinations.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • Some top flavor combos mentioned in videos on social media include mango popsicles with strawberry roll-ups, lime popsicles with strawberry roll-ups, and watermelon popsicles with tropical fruit roll-ups.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of tropical
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  • The often 13-foot-long snakes perfectly blend into the ecosystem’s subtropical riverways and foliage.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • The agency added that the parasite is typically found in tropical or subtropical regions of the world.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of subtropical

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“Equatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equatorial. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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