English · Nature & Environment
tropical
/ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/
[/ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/]
of hot wet regions
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Relating to the hot, wet regions of the earth near the equator.
Example
They relaxed on a tropical island where palm trees swayed under a bright, warm sky.
They relaxed on a tropical island where palm trees swayed under a bright, warm sky.
Etymology
From Late Latin 'tropicus', relating to the tropics, from Greek 'tropikos'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography, climate, and travel.