earth science

noun

: any of the sciences (such as geology, meteorology, or oceanography) that deal with the earth or with one or more of its parts compare geoscience

earth scientist noun

Examples of earth science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rights & Permissions Andrea Thompson is an associate editor covering the environment, energy and earth sciences. —Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 May 2025

The university offers around 200 majors and is a great school for those interested in mining, earth science and agriculture. —Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025

Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who. earth science geology 1 free article left Want More? —Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025

Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who. geology natural disasters earth science 1 free article left Want More? —Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earth science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

Kids Definition

earth science

noun

: any of the sciences (as geology, meteorology, or oceanography) that deal with the earth or with one or more of its parts

earth scientist noun