Meaning & Definition of word "Planet"
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Planet
/ˈplænɪt/
noun:
- 1. A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.
- Example: Earth is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system.
- 2. Any similar body, such as a dwarf planet, which orbits a star.
- Example: Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet by astronomers in 2006.
- 3. A large, round object in space that is not a star and does not produce its own light.
- Example: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- 4. A hypothetical or unspecified planet.
- Example: In science fiction, alien life often exists on distant planets.
Etymology
From Old French 'planete', from Latin 'planeta', from Greek 'planētēs meaning 'wanderer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
planet Earth:
The third planet from the Sun, home to human life.
star planet:
A planet that orbits a star.
inner planets:
The rocky planets in our solar system, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
Related Words
moon:
A natural satellite that orbits a planet.
star:
A massive, luminous celestial body made of plasma that generates light and heat.
exoplanet:
A planet that exists outside our solar system.
Slang Meanings of planet
Meaning: Out of this world
Example Sentence: Her party was out of this world, it felt like a planet of its own!
Meaning: Planet-sized problems
Example Sentence: He's got planet-sized problems to deal with after the incident.