giant planet

[ jahy-uhnt plan-it ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Astronomy.

any of the four largest planets in our solar system, which in order of size, from the largest, are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

giant planet

any of the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, characterized by large mass, low density, and an extensive atmosphere

First recorded in 1865–70

A thin, bluish-grey arc of the giant planet overarched its western edge.

The invisible weight that pressed down was released as once more the giant planet's gravity was nullified.

Each of them must, therefore, have been near the giant planet at some moment during their past history.

The grim face of the giant planet was enswathed in endless billowing clouds.

Possibly a landing could be dared on that giant planet itself, despite its gravity.

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