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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Saturday, of course, bucks this trend and gives the Roman god Saturn his very own day. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Although the Capricorn full moon comes across as rather serious, there is a connection between Saturn—the ruling planet of Capricorn—and Neptune and Pluto, both retrograde, at the time of its occurrence. Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 10 July 2025 This is followed by Saturn retrograde in Aries on July 13, urging you to reconsider your approach to autonomy and freedom. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025 Each passing day saw Saturn rise approximately four minutes earlier than the previous night, steadily distancing itself from the dawn's light. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 July 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 15 Jul. 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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