solstice
Translation
solstice
Examples
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.
Ancient cultures celebrated the winter solstice.
Ancient cultures celebrated the winter solstice.
Grammar Patterns
the summer/winter solstice used with 'the' and specified as summer or winter We celebrate the summer solstice.
Similar Words
Related concepts: summer solstice, winter solstice, equinox
Etymology
From Latin 'sol' (sun) + 'sistere' (to stand still), because the sun appears to stand still at its highest/lowest point.
Memory Tips
Think 'sol' for sun and 'stice' like 'stand still'. The sun stands still.