subtropical
adjective
sub·trop·i·cal
ˌsəb-ˈträ-pi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly subtropic
: of, relating to, or being the regions bordering on the tropical zone
subtropical environment
subtropical grasses
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Whale sharks are found in warm tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, but very little is known about their mating and reproduction due to their elusive nature.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The resort’s subtropical gardens offer the perfect setting for mindfulness walks, allowing solo travellers to reconnect with nature.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Sean Scott From subtropical wetlands to vast red-rock desert, the northernmost region of the Northern Territory—or as Aussies call it, the Top End—is a wonder to witness.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
At the entrance to the restaurant, organic gardens produce subtropical fruits and vegetables, from avocados to tree tomatoes, waiting to be picked.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The resort’s subtropical gardens offer the perfect setting for mindfulness walks, allowing solo travellers to reconnect with nature.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Sean Scott From subtropical wetlands to vast red-rock desert, the northernmost region of the Northern Territory—or as Aussies call it, the Top End—is a wonder to witness.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
At the entrance to the restaurant, organic gardens produce subtropical fruits and vegetables, from avocados to tree tomatoes, waiting to be picked.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Subtropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtropical. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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subtropical
adjective
sub·trop·i·cal
ˌsəb-ˈträp-i-kəl
ˈsəb-
variants
also subtropic
: of, relating to, or being the regions bordering on the tropical zone
subtropical forests
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