planets
word · lemma: planet
/ˈpɫænəts/
PLA-nits
/plˈænɪts/
PLA-nits
Definition
Large objects in space that move around a star, especially the Sun, and do not produce their own light. Earth, Mars, and Jupiter are examples of planets.
Usage & Nuances
'Planets' is always plural when talking about more than one planet. Usually used in scientific, educational, or everyday contexts. Common with 'the solar system', 'discover', 'orbit', and names of planets.
Spanish: planetasPortuguese (BR): planetasPortuguese (PT): planetasChinese (Simplified): 行星Chinese (Traditional): 行星Hindi: ग्रहArabic: الكواكبBengali: গ্রহগুলোRussian: планетыJapanese: 惑星（わくせい）Vietnamese: hành tinhKorean: 행성들Turkish: gezegenlerUrdu: سیارےIndonesian: planet-planet
Example Sentences
The Earth and Mars are both planets.
basic
Many people wonder if there is life on other planets.
natural
Some planets are made mostly of gas, while others are rocky.
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Scientists study the planets to learn about space.
basic
There are eight planets in our solar system.
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Kids love imagining adventures on distant planets in outer space.
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