Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Equinoxes.
Equinoxes - as a noun
Either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cosmic timeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equinoctial pointHypernyms (Closely Related)
celestial pointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The equinoxes occur in March and September."
"The length of the day and night are equal during the equinoxes."
"The equinoxes mark the changing of seasons."
"Many cultures celebrate the equinoxes with festivals and ceremonies."
"During the equinoxes, the sun rises directly in the east and sets directly in the west."
Word Game Points
Is EQUINOXES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, equinoxes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EQUINOXES has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.
Is EQUINOXES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, equinoxes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEQUINOXES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is EQUINOXES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, equinoxes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEQUINOXES has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
