What does PLUTO mean?

Pluto

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A dwarf planet in our solar system beyond Neptune.
2. A cartoon character created by Walt Disney Productions.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpluːtoʊ/
• UK: /ˈpluːtəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The name "Pluto" was proposed by Venetia Burney, an eleven-year-old schoolgirl in Oxford, England, in 1930. It was adopted as the name of the ninth planet from the Sun. However, in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) reclassified Pluto as a "dwarf planet".

The cartoon character Pluto was created in 1930 by Walt Disney Productions. He is a loyal and friendly dog who appears in many Disney cartoons and movies.

5. Synonyms:

• For the planet: Dwarf planet, Trans-Neptunian object
• For the cartoon character: None

6. Related Words:

• Pilot
• Flute
• Clout
• Input
• Lunar

7. Example Sentences:

1. Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh.
2. Pluto the dog is one of the most popular Disney characters.