planet — a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplænɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she rules this planet like an alien overlord.
- Scientists discovered a new planet that might support life.
- Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
planet
NOUN[/ˈplænɪt/]
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Astronomers observe a planet orbiting around its bright central star
Janet discovers a planet from granite!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'planetes', meaning 'wanderer' or 'one who wanders'. Ancient astronomers observed celestial bodies that moved across the night sky among the fixed stars and termed them 'wandering stars', reflecting their apparent motion relative to the static constellations.
Breakdown
planetes (Greek: wanderer, from planaein meaning 'to wander' or 'to roam') + -es (Greek nominative masculine singular ending).
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks she rules this planet like an alien overlord.”
“Scientists discovered a new planet that might support life.”
“Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.”
“If I could move to another planet, I'd choose one without Monday mornings.”
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