planetoid

noun
UK: /ˈplæn.ɪ.tɔɪd/
US: /ˈplæn.ə.tɔɪd/

  1. A small celestial body that revolves around the sun, larger than a meteoroid but smaller than a planet.

    1. The planetoid is far from Earth.
    2. Scientists are studying the composition of the planetoid as it orbits the sun.

  2. A minor planet; an asteroid.

    1. That planetoid is in the asteroid belt.
    2. The mission aims to gather data about the planetoid's orbit and physical characteristics.

Synonyms

asteroid minor planet

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "planetoid" in English means: A small celestial body that revolves around the sun, larger than a meteoroid but smaller than a planet., A minor planet; an asteroid..

The phonetic transcription of "planetoid" is /ˈplæn.ɪ.tɔɪd/ in British English and /ˈplæn.ə.tɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "planetoid": asteroid, minor planet.

Example usage of "planetoid": "The planetoid is far from Earth.". More examples on the page.