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equinox n

Equinox means either of the two times each year when day and night are nearly equal in length. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of equinox

  • either of the two times each year when day and night are nearly equal in length

Usage examples of equinox

The spring equinox usually falls in March.

At the autumnal equinox, daylight and darkness are nearly equal.

The museum's calendar marked the equinox with a sunrise event.

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