gas giant
/ˈɡæs ˈdʒaɪənt/ · gas. ˈdʒaɪ.ənt
noun
- A large planet composed mostly of gaseous hydrogen and helium, along with methane and ammonia; possibly with a solid core. Jupiter is a gas giant planet in our solar system.
noun
- A planet that is characterized by its massive size and gaseous composition, often used to describe planets like Jupiter and Saturn. The gas giants in our solar system are known for their stormy weather patterns.
Synonyms
Did you know? The term 'gas giant' is often used interchangeably with 'Jovian planet', named after the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, which is a gas giant itself.