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

The engaging presentations invited all attendees — particularly elementary and middle school students — to celebrate the wonders of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and engineering. —Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2025

Before joining the Discover team as an assistant editor in 2022, Sam studied journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. fossils ocean earth science 1 free article left Want More? —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025

This led to the plate tectonic revolution in the earth sciences. —Bruce J. MacFadden, The Conversation, 8 May 2025

The majority of the cuts are concentrated within the agency’s Science Mission Directorate, which oversees research on global warming, earth science, and more. —Andrew Follett, National Review, 25 Apr. 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