Uranus

noun

1
: the sky personified as a god and father of the Titans in Greek mythology
2
: the planet seventh in order from the sun see Planets Table

Examples of Uranus in a Sentence

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The Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12th opposes rebellious Uranus in Taurus. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 8 May 2025 The planet is thought to be gaseous, similar to Uranus and Neptune. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 May 2025 The need to embrace an out-of-the-box vibe will become even more powerful through the week after the full moon, as wild-child Uranus will meet with the sun for a cazimi in your sign on May 17. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025 Nothing seems to go as planned when the moon meets Uranus. Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Uranus

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek Ouranos

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Uranus was in 1655

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“Uranus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Uranus. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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Uranus

noun
: the planet seventh in order from the sun see planet

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