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tropics

/ˈtrɑpɪks/ /ˈtroʊpɪks/

Meanings
noun
The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

Examples :

"Many exotic fruits like mangoes and pineapples grow well in the tropics. "
geography area world environment weather

Related Words

Illustration exotic

exotic noun

/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/

An organism that is exotic to an environment.

"The pet store's exotic snakes are popular with students. "

Illustration region

region noun

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/

Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

"the equatorial regions"

Illustration earth

earth proper noun

/ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/

The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

"My family and I are planning a trip to explore Earth's diverse landscapes. "

Illustration mangoes

mangoes noun

/ˈmæŋɡoʊz/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊz/

A tropical Asian fruit tree, Mangifera indica.

"My grandmother grew mangoes in her backyard garden. "

Illustration cancer

cancer noun

/ˈkæːnsə/ /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/

A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.

"My grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer after years of smoking. "

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration equator

equator noun

/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

"My sister lives near the equator, so she experiences very hot weather all year round. "

Illustration pineapples

pineapples noun

/ˈpaɪnæplz/

A tropical plant, Ananas comosus, native to South America, having thirty or more long, spined and pointed leaves surrounding a thick stem.

"My grocery list includes pineapples, bananas, and oranges for a fruit salad. "

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centred verb

/ˈsɛn.təd/ /ˈsɛn.təɹd/

To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

"He centered the heading of the document."

Illustration fruits

fruits noun

/fɹuːts/

(often in the plural) In general, a product of plant growth useful to man or animals.

"The farmer harvested many fruits, like apples and oranges, to sell at the market. "

Illustration climate

climate noun

/ˈklaɪmɪt/

An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.

"The climate of the southern part of the state, between the 30th and 35th parallel, is generally warm and dry. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "