Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
solar system
Noun
ˈsoʊlər ˈsɪstəm
Definition
The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun and the objects that orbit it, such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
Examples
- The Earth is the third planet in the solar system.
- Scientists study the solar system to understand how other planetary systems form.
- The Voyager spacecraft have traveled beyond the limits of our solar system.
Meaning
The term refers to the gravitationally bound system comprising the Sun and various astronomical objects that interact with it through gravitational forces.
Synonyms
- Stellar system
- Cosmic system
