Neptune

noun

Nep·​tune ˈnep-ˌtün How to pronounce Neptune (audio)
-ˌtyün
1
a
: the Roman god of the sea compare poseidon
b
: ocean
2
: the planet eighth in order from the sun see Planets Table
Neptunian adjective

Examples of Neptune in a Sentence

sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune
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Venus’ alignment with Neptune favors a romantic rendezvous on faraway shores. USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 February begins with Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces, shaking up your bossy 10th house of authority, career and reputation in the world. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Throughout February, a striking gathering of the five brightest planets—Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn—along with the more elusive Uranus and Neptune, will be the main celestial attraction in the evening sky. Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus can be spotted with the help of a telescope, AccuWeather said. Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Neptune 

Word History

Etymology

Latin Neptunus

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of Neptune was before the 12th century

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“Neptune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Neptune. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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Neptune

noun
Nep·​tune ˈnep-ˌt(y)ün How to pronounce Neptune (audio)
: the planet eighth in order from the sun see planet
Neptunian adjective

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