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Definitions from the WebSolsticeNoun1. Either of the two times in a year, the summer solstice and the winter solstice, when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days. Example: The summer solstice is usually celebrated with bonfires and festivals. Example: On the winter solstice, the daylight hours are the shortest of the year. Noun2. A specific point or period of time that is characterized by a maximum or minimum amount of something. Example: The solstice of his career came when he won the prestigious award. Related Products on Amazon | ||||
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