dwarf planet
(dwarf-plan-et)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. A celestial body that orbits the sun and has enough mass to assume a nearly round shape but has not cleared its orbital path of other debris.
Example Sentence
Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.
More Example Sentences
Ceres, located in the asteroid belt, is considered a dwarf planet.
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