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

Many of our national parks will have special Earth Day demonstrations of earth science or discussions of the latest environmental concerns. —Food Drink Life, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025

Rights & Permissions Andrea Thompson is an associate editor covering the environment, energy and earth sciences. —Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2025

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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