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

Examples of Saturn in a Sentence

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One of the most momentous cosmic events of the month happens during the last week of the month too, and that’s when your stern ruling planet Saturn shifts into Aries on May 24. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025 About three degrees below it will be Saturn, shining about 170 times dimmer but still relatively easy to pick out in the gathering light of dawn. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Star of Saturn Jesus M. Rios 4.00/ 2.40 6. Atalanta Alexandra Yolber Torres 2.20 $1 DD (2-3) $9.10; $1 E (3-2) $4.70; $0.10 S (3-2-6-5) $2.18; $0.50 T (3-2-6) $5.25. Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025 To catch Saturn, Venus and Neptune at play, stargazers need only find a clear, unobstructed view of the horizon, and look eastward in the hour preceding sunrise on April 28. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 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 3 May. 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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