solstice — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

   Synonyms

   sunstead

   Related words

   solstitial

   Examples

   The point at which the sun is nearest to the south pole we call the winter solstice, and the opposite point, the summer solstice.

Noun

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

   Broader terms

   cosmic time