B1adjectivenatureenvironment
US/ˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/
UK/ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/
from or typical of the hot, wet parts of the world near the equator
In context
Vietnam has a tropical climate, so it is hot and humid most of the year.
A tropical storm is moving toward the central coast tonight.
Mangoes, durians and other tropical fruits are cheap in summer.
Words that go with tropical
adjective + noun
- tropical climatePlants grow very fast in a tropical climate.
- tropical stormThe tropical storm brought heavy rain to the city.
- tropical fruitDragon fruit is a popular tropical fruit.
- tropical rainforestTropical rainforests are losing trees every year.
- tropical islandThey spent their honeymoon on a tropical island.