Vocabulary Entry

meridian

|noun • adjective

noun

An imaginary line around the earth, running from pole to pole, representing the highest point of the sun or a point of time.

Example Sentences

"The sun reached its zenith at meridian, casting long shadows from the trees."

"Travelers often use the meridian to determine their longitude."

"The local time changes as one crosses different meridians."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The meridian sun lit up the landscape beautifully."

"At meridian, the temperature often peaks during the day."

"She explained how the meridian phase of the moon affects tides."