solstice (noun)
A solstice is one of the two times each year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon. It marks the longest day of the year in summer and the shortest day of the year in winter.
"Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice."
SOL (Sun) + STICE (Stationary). The Sun is at its station and stands still.
Confusing solstice with equinox. → Solstice = Extreme days; Equinox = Equal days.
Spelling it as 'solstice'. → solstice
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