planets (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈplænɪts/

Definition

Large celestial bodies that orbit a star and do not produce their own light.

Examples

• The solar system has eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

• Scientists are searching for planets outside our solar system that might support life.

• Mars is often called the 'Red Planet' due to its iron-rich surface.

Synonyms of planets

Words with a similar meaning to planets:

• world
• celestial body

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