sol‧stice /ˈsɒlstəs, ˈsɒlstɪs $ ˈsɑːl-/
noun [countable][
Date: 1200-1300;
Language: Old French;
Origin: Latin solstitium, from sol 'sun' + status, past participle of sistere 'to come to a stop']
the time when the sun is furthest north or south of the
equatorthe summer/winter solstice (=the longest or shortest day of the year) ⇒
equinox [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲