the tropics

plural noun

: the part of the world that is near the equator where the weather is very warm

Examples of the tropics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trading the tropics for the heart of London may seem like an unlikely backdrop for the brand’s 27th opening, but there’s also something to be said for arriving at the Six Senses London without a multi-leg, multi-day journey that requires, say, a wellness retreat to recover from. —Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

This shift affects weather systems far beyond the tropics, increasing the likelihood of widespread impacts across multiple continents. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026

On the morning of April 16, observers closer to the tropics will be treated to a pre-sunrise grouping of Saturn, Mercury, Mars and a very narrow crescent moon. —Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Available in red, pink, green, and yellow, each hue features its own motif reminiscent of the tropics. —Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for the tropics

• subtopics
• subtropics
• topics