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solstice

 

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Noun solstice has 1 sense
  1. solstice - either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
    --1 is a kind of
    cosmic time
    --1 has particulars: summer solstice, June 21, midsummer; winter solstice

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Solstice

Noun

The solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.

Example sentence: The summer solstice is celebrated with bonfires and festive gatherings.

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Adjective

The solstice festival is a popular event that celebrates the change in seasons.

Example sentence: I am excited to attend the solstice parade tomorrow.

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Verb

During mid-summer, the Sun solstices, casting a beautiful golden glow over the landscape.

Example sentence: The picturesque valley solsticed in the evening light.

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