Meaning & use
planet
A large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.
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Earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.
Astronomers recently discovered a brand-new planet orbiting a distant, sun-like star.
A note on using this word
Informally, 'the planet' refers to Earth as a whole, especially in discussions about the environment.
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