equinox
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Noun — Either of the two times a year (around March 20 and September 22) when day and night are of roughly equal length everywhere on Earth.
Synonyms
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How to use equinox
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin aequinoctium, from aequus ("equal") + nox ("night").
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What does “equinox” mean?
The word “equinox” means either of the two times a year (around March 20 and September 22) when day and night are of roughly equal length everywhere on Earth. In plain terms, the day, twice a year, when day and night last about the same amount of time.
How do you pronounce “equinox”?
“Equinox” is pronounced EHK-wih-noks (/ˈɛkwəˌnɑks/ in IPA).
How do you use “equinox” in a sentence?
Here is “equinox” used in a sentence: “The spring equinox marks the start of longer, warmer days in the north.”
What part of speech is “equinox”?
“Equinox” is a noun.
Where does the word “equinox” come from?
The word “equinox” comes from Latin. From Latin aequinoctium, from aequus ("equal") + nox ("night").