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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The moon is now on the wane, and tonight, our natural satellite will rise in the east in the very early hours alongside Saturn. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Places like Jupiter’s moon Europa’s and Saturn’s Moon Enceladus’ subsurface oceans and all extrasolar planets remain practically unreachable. Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025 This is because Jupiter (planet of expansion) will clash with Saturn (planet of karma and hardship) and Neptune (planet of illusion and delusion). Kyle Thomas, People.com, 15 June 2025 Success won’t come easy as Jupiter and Saturn clash. Usa Today, USA Today, 15 June 2025 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 19 Jun. 2025.

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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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