(as-tro-nom-i-cal-u-nit) 7 syllables

Definition

noun. a unit of length used for distances within the solar system; equal to the mean distance between the Earth and the Sun approximately 93 million miles

Example Sentence

The earth is one astronomical unit from the sun. Spelled as two words.

Synonyms

AU; 93 million miles; mean distance between Earth and Sun

Antonyms

inch

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astronomical unit
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