Meaning of the word "solar year" in English
What does "solar year" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
solar year
US /ˈsoʊ.lɚ jɪr/
UK /ˈsəʊ.lə jɪər/
Noun
the time taken by the earth to make one revolution around the sun, approximately 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
Example:
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The Gregorian calendar is based on the solar year.
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A solar year is slightly longer than 365 days.
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