Synonyms: tropic
Definition: either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics
Similar words: latitude, line of latitude, parallel, parallel of latitude
Definition: an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
Definition: of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics
Usage: tropical weather
Similar words: hot
Definition: used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
Usage: hot stove; hot water; a hot August day; a hot stuffy room; she's hot and tired; a hot forehead
Definition: relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
Usage: tropical islands; tropical fruit
Similar words: equatorial
Definition: of or existing at or near the geographic equator
Usage: equatorial Africa