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Definition planet in British English

planet noun

noun
/ˈplænɪt/
1

a very large round object that moves around the Sun or another star

Example

planet Earth

Example

Mars is sometimes known as the red planet.

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2

the planet Earth and everyone and everything on it: used, for example, when you are talking about the environment

Example

policies to protect the future of the planet

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Definition planet in British English