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Goldilocks planet

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A planet which orbits in the habitable zone around a star, where temperatures like those on Earth occur, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

From the children's story Goldilocks, in which one of the bowls of porridge the protagonist tries is neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kultakutriplaneetta — planet with possible existence of liquid water and of life
  • Polish: planeta w strefie Złotowłosej — planet with possible existence of liquid water and of life
  • Spanish: planeta Ricitos de Oro — planet with possible existence of liquid water and of life