noun
Uncommon
Saturn
SAT-uhn
Saturn (noun) means the sixth planet from the sun, famous for its large, bright ring system. Example: “Saturn's rings are made mostly of ice and rock.”
noun
1
The sixth planet from the sun, famous for its large, bright ring system.
"Saturn's rings are made mostly of ice and rock."
"You can sometimes see Saturn with a small telescope."
2
In Roman mythology, the god of agriculture and time, equivalent to the Greek Cronus.
"The Romans held a festival called Saturnalia in honor of Saturn."
How to use Saturn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ringed planet, or the Roman god it was named after.
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Word forms
- Plural
- saturns
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Etymology
From Latin Saturnus, the Roman god of agriculture, possibly rooted in an Etruscan word and later linked by folk association to the Latin verb serere, "to sow."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Saturn” mean?
The word “Saturn” means the sixth planet from the sun, famous for its large, bright ring system. In plain terms, the ringed planet, or the Roman god it was named after.
How do you pronounce “Saturn”?
“Saturn” is pronounced SAT-uhn (/ˈsæt.ɚn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Saturn” in a sentence?
Here is “Saturn” used in a sentence: “Saturn's rings are made mostly of ice and rock.”
What part of speech is “Saturn”?
“Saturn” is a noun.
Where does the word “Saturn” come from?
The word “Saturn” comes from Latin. From Latin Saturnus, the Roman god of agriculture, possibly rooted in an Etruscan word and later linked by folk association to the Latin verb serere, "to sow.".
Is “Saturn” a common word?
“Saturn” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Saturn” have?
“Saturn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sixth planet from the sun, famous for its large, bright ring system.
What is the difference between Saturn the planet and Saturn the Roman god?
Saturn the planet is the sixth planet from the sun, famous for its large, bright ring system, while Saturn the Roman god was the deity of agriculture and time, equivalent to the Greek god Cronus. The planet was named after the god, but the two refer to entirely different things — one astronomical, one mythological.
What is Saturn best known for?
Saturn is best known for its large, bright ring system, which makes it one of the most visually distinctive planets in the solar system. This ring system is Saturn's most famous defining feature.
Is Saturn related to the word Saturday?
Yes, the day name Saturday derives from Saturn, reflecting the ancient practice of naming days of the week after gods and celestial bodies. This links the planet and Roman god Saturn to the modern English calendar.
