planetarium

noun
UK: /ˌplænɪˈteəriəm/
US: /ˌplænɪˈteriəm/

  1. A building with a special dome-shaped ceiling where images of stars, planets, and constellations are shown.

    1. We went to the planetarium to see the stars.
    2. The school trip to the planetarium was a fascinating introduction to astronomy for the students.

  2. A device used to show the positions and movements of planets and stars, often used for education or entertainment.

    1. The museum has a new planetarium to teach about space.
    2. Using the planetarium, the lecturer showed how the constellations shift throughout the year.

Synonyms

astrodome

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "planetarium" in English means: A building with a special dome-shaped ceiling where images of stars, planets, and constellations are shown., A device used to show the positions and movements of planets and stars, often used for education or entertainment..

The phonetic transcription of "planetarium" is /ˌplænɪˈteəriəm/ in British English and /ˌplænɪˈteriəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "planetarium": astrodome.

Example usage of "planetarium": "We went to the planetarium to see the stars.". More examples on the page.