Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

black hole

noun

/blak hoʊl/

Definition

A region in space where the force of gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

Examples

Scientists are studying the properties of black holes to understand their formation.
She felt as if she were falling into a black hole when she heard the bad news.
The black hole at the center of our galaxy is millions of times the mass of the sun.

Meaning

Black holes are formed when massive stars collapse under their own gravity at the end of their life cycle. They can vary in size and can affect nearby stars and gas.