tropics tropics /ˈtrɑːpɪks/

noun

1. The part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate  ( Torrid Zone , tropical zone , tropics )
   the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
    The tropics are regions located near the Equator that are known for their warm climate
   The tropics are regions located near the Equator that are known for their warm climate
   
   

 tropic tropic /ˈtrɑːpɪk/

adjective

1. Of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics  ( tropic , tropical )
   of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics
    Tropical weather
   tropical weather
   
2. Relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)  ( tropic , tropical )
   relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
    Tropical islands
   tropical islands
    Tropical fruit
   tropical fruit
   

noun

1. 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  ( tropic )
   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
    The Tropic of Cancer is one of the tropics, located approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator.
   The Tropic of Cancer is one of the tropics, located approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator.