junesolstice
nounUK /ˌdʒuːn ˈsɒl.stɪs/
US /ˌdʒuːn ˈsɑːl.stɪs/
The longest day of the year, when the sun stays up the most.
We had a picnic on the June solstice and played outside until late.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The start of summer in the northern half of the world.
The June solstice marks the first day of summer for many countries.
3. The day when the sun is highest in the sky in the north.
At the June solstice, the sun climbs to its highest point.
4. A day celebrated with festivals in some places.
People in Sweden dance around a pole on the June solstice.