Word: Earth

Pronunciation

/ɜːθ/

Definitions

• Noun: The planet on which we live; the third planet from the sun, characterized by its single large natural satellite (the moon) and its diverse range of life forms. For example: “The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.”

  The blue planet, Earth, is the only known celestial body to support life.

• Noun (figurative): Soil or ground, especially when considered as the dwelling place of human beings. For instance: “Her hands were dirty from working in the earth.”

  Farmers till the earth to plant their crops.

• Noun (geography): The solid matter of the earth’s surface; land as opposed to water. Example: “From space, one can see the vast expanse of blue oceans and green earth.”

Phrases

• “Mother Earth”: A personification of the planet as a nurturing mother figure.
• “Down to earth”: Describing someone who is practical, sensible, and not influenced by fantasy or pretension. For example: “She’s very down to earth despite her fame.”
• “Earthquake”: A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movement of tectonic plates beneath the earth’s surface.

Example Sentences

• Noun (planet): “Life on Earth has evolved over billions of years.”
• Noun (soil): “The roots of the tree sank deep into the rich earth.”
• Noun (geography): “The explorer trekked across miles of barren earth.”

Synonyms

• World
• Globe
• Terra
• Ground
• Land
• Soil
• Dirt
• Planet Earth