equator

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /iːˈkweitɔː/
• (UK) IPA: /ɛˈkweitɔː/
• Hyphenation: equa‧tor

Noun

Singular equator

Plural equators

1. (countable) The equator is the line that separates the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere equally. A Latin word for "even-maker", since the days and nights are even throughout the year.

   The climate around the equator is very humid.

Usage

• Almost always as the equator.