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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Later in February, it will be joined by Mercury and Saturn, forming a triple treat for skywatchers to enjoy. Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026 The heavyweight planets—Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto and Mars—are all under tension. Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026 Later this month, skywatchers won't want to miss a must-see moment when six planets—Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune—appear to align in the evening sky. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026 Viewing Saturn for the first time through a telescope is magical. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 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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