English · Nature & Environment
planet
/ˈplæn.ɪt/
[/ˈplæn.ɪt/]
large body orbiting a star
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A large round object in space that moves around a star such as the sun.
Example
Scientists discovered a distant planet that might have liquid water on its rocky surface.
Scientists discovered a distant planet that might have liquid water on its rocky surface.
Etymology
From Greek 'planetes', a wanderer, because planets move against the fixed stars.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in astronomy and science.