the day of the year when the sun is above the horizon for the shortest amount of time, around 21st December in the northern half of the Earth and 21st June in the southern half
Synonyms and related words
The seasons and times of the year
autumn
autumnal
British Summer Time
winter solstice
noun countable/uncountable
US
Word Forms
singular
winter solstice
plural
winter solstices
DEFINITIONS1
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the day of the year when the sun is above the horizon for the shortest amount of time, around December 21st in the northern half of the Earth and June 21st in the southern half