midautumn

/maɪdˈɔːtʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

the autumnal equinox, typically celebrated with lanterns and traditional foods, observed on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar.

“The family gathered to celebrate the midautumn festival with traditional mooncakes and lanterns.”

Synonyms

  • autumnal equinox
  • harvest moon

Antonyms

  • spring equinox
  • vernal equinox