Torrid Zone

noun

1. the part of the earth's surface between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

Torrid Zone

noun

1. rare.
   that part of the earth's surface lying between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn

Example Sentences

We there meet with the fruits of the torrid zone, and near them the apple and the peach of Europe.

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"His mind had been struck by a phenomenon in the torrid zone," says the narrative.

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And then came up the cool night breeze of the Torrid Zone--more refreshing and delightful than our Temperate climate ever knows.

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The student may recall that in the geographies the torrid zone is said to extend 23.5 on either side of the earth's equator.

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Their good fortune takes the spring out of their energy, as the torrid zone enervates races accustomed to a vigorous climate.

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