English

solar system

ˈsoʊ.lɚˌsɪs.təm
Meaning: the collection of planets and their moons in orbit around a star
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

There are eight known planets in our solar system.
There are eight known planets in our solar system.
Scientists tracked the comet as it approached the inner solar system.
Scientists tracked the comet as it approached the inner solar system.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to our own Solar System with the Sun, but can refer to other planetary systems in astronomy.

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