noun

planet

planet

Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

Scientists discovered a new planet.

Scientists discovered a new planet.

((a/the)) planet. Earth is a planet in our solar system.

Synonyms: world, orb, celestial body

From Greek 'planētēs' meaning 'wanderer', because they appear to 'wander' across the sky.

Imagine a plane flying around the sun. It's a 'plane-t'.

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