Pluto

noun

Plu·​to ˈplü-(ˌ)tō 

1

: the Greek god of the underworld compare dis

2

[New Latin] : a dwarf planet occupying an orbit that crosses the orbit of Neptune

Is Pluto a planet?: Usage Guide

In 2006 the International Astronomical Union defined planet in such a way as to exclude Pluto, reclassifying it instead as a dwarf planet. Although discussion of the matter continues, the change has been widely accepted.

Examples of Pluto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Future’s years-old project Mixtape Pluto breaks in at No. 4 after finally being properly released. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

Future dropped his first solo project of the year Mixtape Pluto on Friday (Sept. 20) via Freebandz and Epic Records. —Heran Mamo, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2024

Halley oversees the company’s domestic multiplatform sales across its broadcast, cable and streaming platforms including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. —Peter White, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024

Paramount Advertising is the centralized team that manages domestic multiplatform ad sales across CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount+, Pluto TV and other properties. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin Pluton-, Pluto, from Greek Ploutōn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Pluto

noun

Plu·​to ˈplüt-ō 

: a large object in the outermost part of the solar system that is often considered one of the planets see note at planet