Planet (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any celestial body (other than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 2
A person who follows or serves another.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The pop star's entourage was a group of planets who orbited around her every move.
- He was a planet to the charismatic leader, always following his orders without question.
- The politician's aide was a loyal planet, always by her side at public events.
- The celebrity's assistant was a planet who catered to her every whim.
- The new employee was a planet to the demanding boss, always trying to anticipate his needs.
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Meaning 3
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).