Solar System (Noun)
Meaning
The sun with the celestial bodies that revolve around it in its gravitational field.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The solar system consists of eight planets, five dwarf planets, and various smaller celestial bodies.
- Our solar system is thought to have formed around 4.6 billion years ago from a giant cloud of gas and dust.
- The planets in our solar system vary greatly in terms of size, composition, and atmosphere.
- Astronomers have been studying the solar system for centuries, but there is still much to be learned about it.
- The study of the solar system has led to a greater understanding of the formation and evolution of celestial bodies in general.