Saturn

noun

Sat·​urn ˈsa-tərn How to pronounce Saturn (audio)
1
: a Roman god of agriculture and father by Ops of Jupiter
2
: the planet sixth in order from the sun see Planets Table

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There were also questions about the ability of Space Center Houston to raise funding to house the shuttle within a new display area, which magnified concerns that the historical vehicle, like a Saturn V rocket before it, would be left outside in the region's humid environment. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025 With rivers, lakes and even seas made of liquid methane and ethane, plus a hidden underground ocean of water, Saturn's moon Titan has long fascinated scientists as a place where alien life might exist. Victoria Corless, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Despite the glamorous world around her, Betty remains grounded and focused on her goals, much like Capricorn’s planetary ruler, Saturn. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 During that journey, sky-watchers will see the peak of a meteor shower and the return — albeit just before dawn — of a par ade of four planets, with Venus and Saturn impressing. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Saturn

Word History

Etymology

Latin Saturnus

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Saturn was before the 12th century

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“Saturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saturn. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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Saturn

noun
Sat·​urn ˈsat-ərn How to pronounce Saturn (audio)
: the planet sixth in order from the sun see planet

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