noun
- the regions of the earth lying between the tropics and the temperate zones, characterized by warm temperatures and distinct wet and dry seasons
Usage: typically used in plural form
Examples
- Many citrus fruits grow well in the subtropics.
- The subtropics experience hot, humid summers and mild winters.
- Hurricane activity is common in the subtropics during certain seasons.
- Palm trees thrive in the warm climate of the subtropics.
- The subtropics are home to diverse ecosystems and wildlife.
- Agriculture in the subtropics often focuses on crops like sugarcane and cotton.