solstice meaning

UK US /ˈsɔlstɪs/ 2 syllables

solstice (noun): either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.

Definition of solstice

  1. either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator

    Type of: cosmic time

    Kinds: summer solstice, winter solstice

How to pronounce solstice

solstice is pronounced /ˈsɔlstɪs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in CE · 8-letter words

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