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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The best way to attain them during this conjunction of Venus and Saturn in your financial zone would be to set careful guardrails around your spending. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026 As Venus and Saturn align, don’t read too much into it! Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026 Mercury, Mars and Saturn are too close to the sun for easy observation. Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026 Venus and Saturn are due for a visually striking event known as a planetary conjunction. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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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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