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solstice

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/suɫʃˈti.sju/sol·sti·ci·o

Definition

1

Either of the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator, marking the beginning of summer or winter.

Usage examples

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.
Ancient monuments like Stonehenge are aligned with the solstice.

Antonyms

Common combinations

summer solsticewinter solsticeJune solsticeDecember solstice