Deneb

noun

Den·eb ˈde-ˌneb

-nəb

: a star of the first magnitude in Cygnus

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Start with Deneb, one of the most luminous stars known, then follow the line downward through the cross. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Knowing this about Deneb transforms the Summer Triangle into a three-dimensional shape. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026 Powered by liquid oxygen and methane, Deneb has a thrust of 15,000 pounds. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 Vega in Lyra the Lyre or Harp; Altair in Aquila the Eagle; and Deneb, the brightest star in Cygnus the Swan. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Deneb

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Etymology

Arabic dhanab al-dajāja, literally, the tail of the hen

First Known Use

circa 1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Deneb was circa 1867

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Deneb

noun

Den·eb ˈden-ˌeb

-əb

: the brightest star in the group of stars of Cygnus

Deneb

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