meteor Synonyms
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meteor Meaning
meteor (n)
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
meteor (n.)
Any phenomenon or appearance in the atmosphere, as clouds, rain, hail, snow, etc.
Specif.: A transient luminous body or appearance seen in the atmosphere, or in a more elevated region.
meteor Sentence Examples
- A meteor streaked through the night sky, leaving behind a brilliant trail of light.
- Scientists eagerly observed the meteor's trajectory, hoping to unravel its origins.
- The meteor's impact crater was a testament to its immense energy and velocity.
- Experts estimated the meteor's size to be roughly twice that of a football field.
- The meteor's surface appeared charred and blackened from its fiery descent.
- The roar of the meteor's entry into Earth's atmosphere was deafening.
- The meteor's debris created a stunning celestial shower, scattering fragments across the land.
- Researchers analyzed the meteor's composition, hoping to gain insights into the solar system's history.
- The meteor's impact caused widespread damage to the surrounding area, leaving craters and scorched vegetation.
- The meteor's fiery glow illuminated the night, casting an eerie pall over the landscape.
FAQs About the word meteor
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere, a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid
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A meteor streaked through the night sky, leaving behind a brilliant trail of light.
Scientists eagerly observed the meteor's trajectory, hoping to unravel its origins.
The meteor's impact crater was a testament to its immense energy and velocity.
Experts estimated the meteor's size to be roughly twice that of a football field.
