planetoid

Meanings

Plural: planetoids

Noun

any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun
An asteroid of any size
An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object
A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna
Any planetary body, including classical planets and moons: a planetary-mass object
A dwarf planet

Origin / Etymology

From planet + -oid.

Synonyms

minor planet

Scrabble Score: 12

planetoid is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
planetoid is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
planetoid is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

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