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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

equinox

/ˈɛkwɪnɒks/ noun · British & US
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What does equinox mean?

noun

A point of time when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year, around March 20/21 and September 22/23. A time of balance and equilibrium.

Example

"The equinox marked the beginning of spring, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers."

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