Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heavenly-body
noun
/ˈhɛv.ən.li ˈbɒd.i/
Definition
A celestial object that exists in space, such as a star, planet, moon, or comet.
Examples
- The moon is a well-known heavenly body that influences the tides on Earth.
- Many people enjoy stargazing and identifying different heavenly bodies in the night sky.
- Telescopes allow us to observe distant heavenly bodies that are billions of light-years away.
Meaning
Heavenly bodies are astronomical objects that can be observed in the night sky and are part of the universe.
Synonyms
- celestial object
- astronomical body
- star
- planet
- satellite
