Uranus

noun

Ura·​nus ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs  yu̇-ˈrā- 

1

: the sky personified as a god and father of the Titans in Greek mythology

2

: the planet seventh in order from the sun see Planets Table

Examples of Uranus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After Voting For It Uranus is in Gemini For First Time in 84 Years—Astrologers Are Panicking Who Is Scott Ruskan? —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025

In addition to the planet of love dazzling your third house of conversation and immediate surroundings, the influence of electric Uranus adds a layer of spontaneity and excitement. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025

Astronomers and mathematicians reasoned that if Newton’s laws are true, there must be some missing matter – another massive object – out there tugging on Uranus. —Samantha Thompson, Space.com, 7 July 2025

August 3rd, 2032: Uranus swims into Cancer for the first time in this century. —Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 4 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek Ouranos

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Uranus

noun

Ura·​nus ˈyu̇r-ə-nəs  yu̇-ˈrā- 

: the planet seventh in order from the sun see planet