Solstice
Word | SOLSTICE |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | sol stice |
Pronunciations | /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Solstice"
What do we mean by solstice?
Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest angular distance from the celestial equator. The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs about June 21, when the sun is at the zenith on the Tropic of Cancer; the winter solstice occurs about December 21, when the sun is at zenith on the Tropic of Capricorn. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year; the winter solstice is the shortest. noun
In astronomy: noun
The time at which the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator, and when its diurnal motion in declination ceases, which happens about June 21st, when it enters Cancer (the summer solstice), and about December 22d, when it enters Capricorn (the winter solstice). noun
A solstitial point. Hence Figuratively, culmination or turning-point; furthest limit. noun
A stopping or standing still of the sun. noun
A stopping or standing still of the sun. noun
The point in the ecliptic at which the sun is farthest from the equator, north or south, namely, the first point of the sign Cancer and the first point of the sign Capricorn, the former being the summer solstice, latter the winter solstice, in northern latitudes; -- so called because the sun then apparently stands still in its northward or southward motion. noun
The time of the sun's passing the solstices, or solstitial points, namely, about June 21 and December 21. See Illust. in Appendix. noun
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. noun
Either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator noun
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.
The time of year that seems to never end. The longest days of summer & the unending nights of winter. Urban Dictionary
Solstice's are the most amazing, all around beautiful girls you will ever meet they have brains like einstien but hair like an angel. They are the sweetest girls you will ever meet they have hearts as big as all of the universe. they are always open for you to talk to but dont like to much information. if you ever have the chance to meet a solstice dont ever let her go because that would be the biggest mistake that you can ever make. No matter how sad you may think you are solstice can always cheer you up they will do whatever it take to make her friends happy. She is very selfless and generous to all others. She may be shy at first but once you get to know her she will be your best friend for life and always be the life of the party but at the same time never ever take the spotlight off of other people around her. Urban Dictionary
Adj: quality, excellent, dandy, just all around amazing Urban Dictionary
The last great model made by Pontiac. A two-seater roadster that sold for the mid-twenty thousands, but looked like Euro cars that cost more than twice as much. A coveted classic of the future. Urban Dictionary
An all around beautiful girl Urban Dictionary
Solstice in this meaning refers to a number of things: 1) Most commonly used when playing ping pong, an area that ping pong balls are lost forever. 2) Unspeakable evil. Plural; Solsti Urban Dictionary
When a person has Anal sex on the 21st of every month. Urban Dictionary
The Sunday after the Super Bowl is the longest Sunday of the year because football is over and a 20 week regime is ruined. Urban Dictionary
The heathen version of an xmas tree. Urban Dictionary
Any point in time when you have the most amount of money(pay day) Urban Dictionary
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