exoplanet

An exoplanet is a planet that is not located in our solar system. We've found a few exoplanets so far, but we're still trying to find more.

  • The astronomers have been searching for exoplanets for years.

  • We're still trying to find new exoplanets, but we've found a few so far.

Definition of exoplanet

noun

A planet which exists outside Earth's solar system.

Synonyms:

exosolar planet, extrasolar planet

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