semitropical

variants also semitropic
Definition of semitropicalnext
as in subtropical

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Recent Examples of semitropical After the fall of Saigon in 1975, huge numbers of refugees settled here, drawn by the semitropical climate and robust fisheries. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century. — Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2023 Seasonal flooding hits large parts of China every summer, particularly in the semitropical south, while some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years. — Liz Lee, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2023 At stray moments, winds gusted a bit and a hazy sense of the semitropical seemed pervasive. — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 June 2023 The married flavors feel semitropical, but at the same time very Californian. — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2023 The semitropical climate suited them, and, absent natural predators, the population boomed. — Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023 The kinds of plants that can be killed outright by early spring cold are those that are not hardy in Chicago’s climate — for example, semitropical plants such as tomatoes and peppers. — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semitropical
Adjective
  • The National Hurricane Center gives the disturbance a 20% chance of developing into a subtropical or tropical system within the next 48 hours and a 40% chance within the next seven days.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Tall grasses, subtropical forest, and birdsong envelop the property in 360-degree wilderness, encouraging an instinctive shift down a gear.
    — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • The restaurant has a tropical dive bar feel, with plenty of diner favorites reimagined like a custardy Thai tea babka, French toast, and a signature Thai Diner egg sandwich made with Isan-style sausage wrapped in a plush roti.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Somewhere in Australia’s tropical northeast, a tiny spider twitches in its sleep.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Semitropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semitropical. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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