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Planet

Verb / ˈplænʌt / Another word for planet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.

Synonyms & similar words

majorplanet satellite world globe sphere orb planetoid exoplanet planetesimal super-Earth

Synonyms by register

Formal

celestial body wandering star orbiting body

Literary

orb sphere

Antonyms

star asteroid comet moon nebula galaxy

Common collocations

  • distant planet
  • habitable planet
  • inner planet
  • outer planet
  • rocky planet
  • gas giant planet
  • exoplanet

Word family

noun planet

Usage note

The term 'planet' is primarily used in astronomy. In common usage, it refers to celestial bodies orbiting a star, distinct from moons or stars themselves.

Example sentences

  1. The planet Mars is known as the Red Planet.
  2. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
  3. Scientists continue to search for exoplanets beyond our solar system.
  4. The planet Venus has a thick atmosphere that traps heat.
  5. The dwarf planet Pluto was reclassified as a 'minor planet' in 2006.

Quotes

  • We are not just figuratively but literally, made of star dust. - Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space. - Carl Sagan
  • The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. - Carl Sagan

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