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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

equator

/ˈɛkwətər/ noun · British & US
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What does equator mean?

noun

An imaginary line on the Earth's surface, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the planet into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the line on the Earth's surface that receives the most direct sunlight throughout the year.

Example

"The equator passes through the middle of the Amazon rainforest."

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