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Solstice:

Definition: 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, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

• Sense 1: The summer solstice

Sample Sentence: "Every year, on the summer solstice, we gather around the bonfire to celebrate the longest day of the year."

• Sense 2: The winter solstice

Sample Sentence: "The winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and the shortest day of the year."

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