noun
Uncommon
tropics
Tropics (noun) means the hot region of the Earth around the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Example: “These birds are found only in the tropics.”
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The hot region of the Earth around the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
"These birds are found only in the tropics."
How to use tropics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe warm band of the planet around the equator.
Common pairings
in the tropics
the humid tropics
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Word forms
- Plural
- the tropics
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tropics” mean?
The word “tropics” means the hot region of the Earth around the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. In plain terms, the warm band of the planet around the equator.
How do you use “tropics” in a sentence?
Here is “tropics” used in a sentence: “These birds are found only in the tropics.”
What part of speech is “tropics”?
“Tropics” is a noun.
Is “tropics” a common word?
“Tropics” is an uncommon word in modern English.
