SINCE 1828
Uranus
noun
Ura·nus
| \ ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs
, yu̇-ˈrā-
\
, yu̇-ˈrā-
\
Definition of Uranus
1
: the sky personified as a god and father of the Titans in Greek mythology
2
: the planet seventh in order from the sun — see Planets Table
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Uranus
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English Language Learners Definition of Uranus
: the planet that is seventh in order from the sun
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Uranus
noun
Ura·nus
| \ ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs
, yu̇-ˈrā-nəs\
, yu̇-ˈrā-nəs\
Kids Definition of Uranus
: the planet that is seventh in order of distance from the sun and has a diameter of about 32,000 miles (51,000 kilometers)
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