northern hemisphere

noun

variants or Northern Hemisphere
: the half of the earth that lies north of the equator

Examples of northern hemisphere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 2024 summer solstice occurs on June 21, marking the first official day of summer as well as the longest day of the year here in the northern hemisphere. Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 Thompson says the starry band is typically the most prominent object in the northern hemisphere summer sky and best viewed in remote locations like the Southern California desert between July and September. Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for northern hemisphere 

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of northern hemisphere was in 1646

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“Northern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20hemisphere. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

northern hemisphere

noun
often capitalized N&H
: the half of the earth that lies north of the equator
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