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Planet
Solar System![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Our solar system contains eight major planets, including Earth, that orbit the sun. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/kTWrDCoDe6YMVVv7LCtWUHosY1k.webp)
Not a Star![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Planets shine by reflecting light from their star, unlike stars which produce their own light. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/WStieEHqfvGZai4C6wJvvEWc.webp)
Non-Scientific Use![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The word 'planet' can be used metaphorically to suggest a realm or area of interest. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/ePHezETLxMzkTQjSHn52BXLABq0.webp)