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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe warm band of the planet around the equator.

Common pairings

in the tropics the humid tropics

Word forms

the tropics plural

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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.