B2nounsciencenature
US/ɪˈkweɪ.tər/
UK/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/
the imaginary line around the middle of the earth, at an equal distance from the North and South Poles
In context
Ecuador is named after the equator, which crosses the north of the country.
Places near the equator stay hot and humid throughout the year.
The plane crossed the equator just after midnight on its way to Brazil.
Words that go with equator
verb + noun
- cross the equatorShips hold a small party when they cross the equator.
adjective + preposition
- near the equatorRainforests are mostly found near the equator.
noun + preposition
- north of the equatorMost of Asia lies north of the equator.
- south of the equatorPeru is mostly south of the equator.
- at the equatorDays and nights are about equal at the equator.
- along the equatorCities along the equator have little seasonal change.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the Equator lineCorrect: the equator