solstice
(sol-stice)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
Example Sentence
The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere comes just before Christmas.
Synonyms
longest daylight; shortest daylight; turning point
Antonyms
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Rhymes
- solstice