the tropics

plural noun

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

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The destruction releases vast stores of carbon, adding to climate change that is already contributing to drought and forest fires across the tropics. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Tired of all of those hot, humid storms rolling up from the tropics and making October in Los Angeles feel like August in Miami? — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The continent stretches from the Arctic almost to the tropics. — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026 Another of Provenza’s stylish stays, 23 Hotel, draws inspiration from the tropics, using warm lighting and earthy textures to create a restorative ambience. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the tropics

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“The tropics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20tropics. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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