the tropics
plural noun
: the part of the world that is near the equator where the weather is very warm
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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.
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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
Lots of people live in the tropics, and data centers need to be close by to ensure speedy access.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Megan Moroney is swapping Nashville for the tropics and making sure her best friend has the ultimate send-off.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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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
Lots of people live in the tropics, and data centers need to be close by to ensure speedy access.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Megan Moroney is swapping Nashville for the tropics and making sure her best friend has the ultimate send-off.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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