subhumid

adjective

Definition of subhumidnext
as in subtropical

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  1. subtropical
  2. tropical
  3. semitropical
  4. tropic
Adjective
  • Influenced by Barcelona legend Antoni Gaudí and American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Treister’s work in Miami blended modern architecture with art, sculpture and the lush subtropical South Florida landscape.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cyclospora has historically been found in subtropical climates, so for a long time, infections from food grown inside the United States were unheard of.
    — Dylan Scott, Vox, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of subtropical
Adjective
  • This increase happens for two reasons — both tied to the fact that El Niño is characterized by warmer than average ocean temperatures in the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances, but the first one is near Bermuda and its chances of strengthening into a tropical depression or storm are dropping.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tropical
Adjective
  • 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, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2023
Definition of semitropical
Adjective
  • Botanical prints on olive green bases brought a tropic vibe to camo, while lush leafy prints created a painterly effect to tops.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Room rates at the hotel, tucked away behind tropic gardens, start at $995 a night.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of tropic
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“Subhumid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subhumid. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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