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Synonyms for satellite

Most common

orbiter planet sat

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

    A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite.

Forms

Plural
satellites → orbiters, moons, planets, dependents…

Example sentences

  • planet Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.
  • sat The manager sat on the bench with his arms folded.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
satellitefalling
orbiterfalling
planetrising
satrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
sat1
4 letters
moon1
6 letters
planet2, shadow2, vassal2
7 letters
orbiter3
8 letters
follower3, retainer3
9 letters
dependent3, attendant3, dependant
11 letters
subordinate4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (planet2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
satellite
Italiano
satellite
Deutsch
Trabant
Català
satèl·lit