solstice
Translation
solstice
Examples
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.
We celebrated the winter solstice with a bonfire.
We celebrated the winter solstice with a bonfire.
Grammar Patterns
((the summer/winter solstice)) the longest/shortest day of the year The summer solstice is in June.
Similar Words
Synonyms: turning point (of the sun)
Etymology
From Latin 'sol' (sun) + 'sistere' (to stand still), because the sun appears to stand still.
Memory Tips
Think 'sol' for sun and 'stice' like 'stand still'. The day the sun stands still.