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interplanetary

adjective

in·​ter·​plan·​e·​tary ˌin-tər-ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce interplanetary (audio)
: existing, carried on, or operating between planets
interplanetary dust
an interplanetary flight
interplanetary spacecraft

Examples of interplanetary in a Sentence

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Both have 750 guest rooms, a shiny, tiled exterior and an interplanetary vibe. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025 And there are good reasons not to doubt the ambitions of China, nor its ability for interplanetary success. ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025 The two astronauts establish a quest with two goals: find Clarke and complete their interplanetary mission, the importance of which is frequently invoked but not sufficiently clarified. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025 This vast interplanetary institution is a consortium of representatives from all points of the universe. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interplanetary

Word History

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interplanetary was in 1691

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“Interplanetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interplanetary. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

interplanetary

adjective
in·​ter·​plan·​e·​tary
ˌint-ər-ˈplan-ə-ˌter-ē
: between planets
interplanetary space
interplanetary travel

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