Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

falling-star

Noun

/ˈfɔː.lɪŋ stɑːr/

Definition

A meteor that appears to be falling from the sky and usually burns up upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere.

Examples

During the meteor shower, we saw several falling stars passing through the night sky.
As a child, I was taught to make a wish whenever I saw a falling star.
The falling stars lit up the dark sky, creating a magical atmosphere.

Meaning

Falling stars are often seen as fleeting phenomena that create a brief, bright streak of light in the night sky. They are actually meteoroids burning up due to friction with the Earth’s atmosphere.