tropical
adjective
trop·i·cal
for sense 1
ˈträ-pi-kəl
for sense 2
ˈtrō-
also
ˈträ-
1
a
: of, relating to, occurring in, or suitable for use in the tropics
tropical forests
a tropical disease
b
: of, being, or characteristic of a region or climate that is frost-free with temperatures high enough to support year-round plant growth given sufficient moisture
tropical Florida
Examples of tropical in a Sentence
wanted to escape winter and visit some tropical location where freezing to death would not be a possibility
an author given to high-flown tropical phrasings and convoluted symbology
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Breakfast includes a selection of tropical fruits, pastries, and a daily special that may consist of fry jacks or waffles.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The actress wore a gown courtesy of Oscar de la Renta, which featured tropical pink florals and green leaves cascading across the bodice and upper skirt of her dress, adding a textured, three-dimensional element.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Or, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the view with live music and tropical drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Nestled in tropical greenery upon a sandy beach overlooking the Gulf of Siam, the Four Seasons Koh Samui is an idyllic shoot location.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The actress wore a gown courtesy of Oscar de la Renta, which featured tropical pink florals and green leaves cascading across the bodice and upper skirt of her dress, adding a textured, three-dimensional element.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Or, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the view with live music and tropical drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Nestled in tropical greenery upon a sandy beach overlooking the Gulf of Siam, the Four Seasons Koh Samui is an idyllic shoot location.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Tropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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