Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
planet
noun
/ˈplænɪt/
Definition
A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
Examples
- The Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
- Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- Scientists are discovering new planets outside our solar system.
Meaning
A planet is a large object in space that orbits around a star, such as the Sun, and is not a star itself.
Synonyms
- celestial body
- world
- orbiter
