planetarium
What is another word for planetarium? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A building or theatre with a domed ceiling used to project images of stars, planets, and other astronomical scenes for viewers below.
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How to use planetarium
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
visit the planetarium
planetarium show
planetarium dome
Etymology
Formed from planet plus the Latin ending -arium (a place for something), on the model of words like aquarium.
Full origin of planetarium →Frequently asked questions
What does “planetarium” mean?
The word “planetarium” means a building or theatre with a domed ceiling used to project images of stars, planets, and other astronomical scenes for viewers below. In plain terms, a dome-shaped theatre that projects the night sky for an audience.
How do you pronounce “planetarium”?
“Planetarium” is pronounced pla-nih-TEH-uh-reerm (/plænɪˈtɛəɹɪəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “planetarium” in a sentence?
Here is “planetarium” used in a sentence: “The class took a field trip to the planetarium to see a show about black holes.”
What part of speech is “planetarium”?
“Planetarium” is a noun.
Where does the word “planetarium” come from?
The word “planetarium” comes from Latin. Formed from planet plus the Latin ending -arium (a place for something), on the model of words like aquarium.
