major planet en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any of the 8 celestial bodies which orbit the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (a celestial body that fits the 2006 IAU definition of planet).
- Any planet that is significantly larger and more massive than Earth, containing large amounts of hydrogen and helium, such as Jupiter and Neptune.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| major planets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
minor planet (antonym(s) of “larger than Earth”) · dwarf planet (antonym(s) of “2006 IAU definition of planet”)
Relateds
minor planet · superplanet · dwarf planet