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 universe brings them together to create a partnership that rejuvenates and calms their senses. Libra: Jonathan Taylor Thomas Jonathan Taylor Thomas has a Libra stellium (a cluster of planets in the same sign) in Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Capricorn – Metal Handcuffs Saturn gives you discipline, control, and an appreciation for structure — especially in the bedroom. Colin Bedell, Them, 12 Feb. 2025 For instance, movements of Jupiter and Saturn, which symbolize growth and commitment, can indicate how a relationship might begin, transform, or reach a make-it-or-break-it point. Alice Bell, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 The four-planet lineup that began in January will conclude by mid-to-late February, as Saturn sinks increasingly lower in the sky each night after sunset, according to NASA. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 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

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The first known use of Saturn was before the 12th century

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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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