tropical

Definition

Of or pertaining to the tropics, the equatorial region between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south.

Etymology

From tropic + -al.

Example Sentences

• "We've had a lot of tropical nights this summer."
• "My favorite tropical fruits are pineapples and coconuts."
• "Whale sharks are found in all the tropical waters of the world. As with many tropical species, an occasional stray wanders into colder waters."