Word PLANET: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

planet

🇺🇸 [ˈplænɪt]

Meanings

A large celestial body that orbits a star, such as Earth orbiting the Sun. Planets are composed of various elements and materials and can vary greatly in size and composition. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe something vast or influential.

Examples

• Earth is the only planet known to support life.
• Scientists discovered a new planet orbiting a distant star.
• Mars is often called the Red Planet due to its appearance.

Synonyms

world • celestial body • sphere

Antonyms

star • moon • asteroid