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tropicsthe region of the earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by hot climate

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the region of the earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by hot climate

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrɑːpɪks/

Example Sentences

  • My dream is to retire in the tropics and drink coconut water all day.
  • The tropics are home to the world's most diverse ecosystems.
  • He packed only shorts and flip-flops for his trip to the tropics.

tropics

NOUN

[/ˈtrɑːpɪks/]

the region of the earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by hot climate

the region of the earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by hot climate
💡 Concept

the region of the earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by hot climate

In the tropics, she uses optics to capture climate topics!
🎵 Rhyme

In the tropics, she uses optics to capture climate topics!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtrɑːpɪks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtrɒpɪks/

🌳Etymology

Roottropic
Suffix--s

🎵Rhyme

topicsoptics
topics
optics

🔗Collocations

in the tropics
tropical climate
escape to the tropics
tropics vacation
humid tropics

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dream is to retire in the tropics and drink coconut water all day.

The tropics are home to the world's most diverse ecosystems.

He packed only shorts and flip-flops for his trip to the tropics.

😄 Fun example

In the tropics, even the mosquitoes wear sunglasses!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tropical regionsequatorial zonetorrid zonetropical belt

Antonyms

polar regionsarctictemperate zone

Related

tropicalequatorhumidityrainforestmonsoon

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