Definition of subtropical in English:
subtropical
adjective sʌbˈtrɒpɪk(ə)lsəbˈtrɑpək(ə)l
Relating to or characteristic of the regions adjacent to or bordering on the tropics.
North Island enjoys a subtropical climate
Example sentencesExamples
- The tree will fruit only in a subtropical or tropical climate where there is a distinct dry season.
- More than 400 million people in subtropical regions at grave risk.
- This family of fish almost all inhabit tropical or subtropical waters.
- The climate is subtropical, with a hurricane season from June through November.
- The subtropical jungle area is located mainly along the Mekong river.
Rhymes
misanthropical, semi-tropical, topical, tropical
Definition of subtropical in US English:
subtropical
adjectivesəbˈträpək(ə)lsəbˈtrɑpək(ə)l
Relating to or characteristic of the regions adjacent to or bordering on the tropics.
North Island enjoys a subtropical climate
Example sentencesExamples
- The subtropical jungle area is located mainly along the Mekong river.
- The tree will fruit only in a subtropical or tropical climate where there is a distinct dry season.
- This family of fish almost all inhabit tropical or subtropical waters.
- The climate is subtropical, with a hurricane season from June through November.
- More than 400 million people in subtropical regions at grave risk.