English · Nature & Environment
earth
/ɜːrθ/
[/ɜːrθ/]
the planet we live on
Beginnernoun
Definition
The planet on which we live; also the ground or soil beneath us.
Example
From space, the earth looks like a beautiful blue marble swirled with white clouds.
From space, the earth looks like a beautiful blue marble swirled with white clouds.
Etymology
From Old English 'eorthe', the ground or soil, of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the planet, the ground, and figuratively.