Synonyms of equatorial

equatorial

adjective

ˌē-kwə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

as in tropical

being near the equator

a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tropical
• subtropical
• low
• semitropical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• polar
• temperate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equatorial

Without the winds, warm water in the east begins to flow back and eventually occupies much of the equatorial waters down to about 300 meters from the coast of South America to the middle of the Pacific. — Steven Paton, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Photographers who still prefer the traditional approach can switch on an optional equatorial tracking mode or dig into Pro Mode for manual control over exposure and gain, from 1/10,000 of a second up to that 300-second ceiling. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

The climatic phenomenon occurs periodically and in the equatorial Pacific is characterized by an increase in sea temperature and intense rainfall. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

El Niño events are characterized by hotter than average sea surface temperatures in the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean, along with corresponding shifts in the atmospheric circulation throughout that region. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026