noun

Andromeda

an-DRO-mih-duh

Andromeda (noun) means a spiral galaxy in the constellation of the same name, and the nearest large galaxy to our own Milky Way. Example: “On a clear night away from city lights, you can just make out Andromeda as a faint smudge in the sky.”

noun

A spiral galaxy in the constellation of the same name, and the nearest large galaxy to our own Milky Way.

"On a clear night away from city lights, you can just make out Andromeda as a faint smudge in the sky."

"Andromeda is on a slow collision course with the Milky Way, though the impact is billions of years away."

A low evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small bell-shaped flowers, grown in gardens and also called bog rosemary.

"She planted andromeda along the shady border of the garden for its glossy winter foliage."

How to Use Andromeda

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually refers to either the famous galaxy near the Milky Way or a small ornamental garden shrub — context makes clear which one is meant.

Common pairings

Andromeda Galaxy Andromeda constellation

Word Forms

andromedas plural

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Etymology

Named after Andromeda from Greek mythology, the princess rescued by Perseus — the constellation and galaxy are named for her, and the plant genus borrowed the same name later.

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for Andromeda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Andromeda” mean?

The word “Andromeda” means a spiral galaxy in the constellation of the same name, and the nearest large galaxy to our own Milky Way. In plain terms, usually refers to either the famous galaxy near the Milky Way or a small ornamental garden shrub — context makes clear which one is meant.

How do you pronounce “Andromeda”?

“Andromeda” is pronounced an-DRO-mih-duh (/ænˈdɹɑmɪdə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Andromeda” in a sentence?

Here is “Andromeda” used in a sentence: “On a clear night away from city lights, you can just make out Andromeda as a faint smudge in the sky.”

What part of speech is “Andromeda”?

“Andromeda” is a noun.

Where does the word “Andromeda” come from?

The word “Andromeda” comes from Greek. Named after Andromeda from Greek mythology, the princess rescued by Perseus — the constellation and galaxy are named for her, and the plant genus borrowed the same name later.

How many meanings does “Andromeda” have?

“Andromeda” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a spiral galaxy in the constellation of the same name, and the nearest large galaxy to our own Milky Way.

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