What is another word for dwarf planet?
Pronunciation: [dwˈɔːf plˈanɪt] (IPA) 
"Dwarf planet" is a term used to describe celestial bodies that orbit the sun, are roughly spherical in shape, but are not large enough to have cleared their orbit of other debris. There are several synonyms used to describe these objects, including "minor planet," "plutoid," "trans-Neptunian object," and "planetesimal."
The term "minor planet" is often used interchangeably with "dwarf planet" and refers to any small, rocky object orbiting the sun. "Plutoid" specifically refers to dwarf planets that are similar to Pluto in terms of size and composition, while "trans-Neptunian object" refers to any object orbiting the sun beyond Neptune's orbit. "Planetesimal" is a more general term used to describe any small, rocky body that could potentially form a planet through accretion.
