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
- 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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