Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
astronaut
noun
ˈas.trə.nɔt
Definition
A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.
Examples
- She dreamed of becoming an astronaut since childhood.
- The astronaut conducted experiments on the International Space Station.
- After years of training, he was finally selected as an astronaut.
Meaning
Astronauts undergo rigorous training to prepare for missions in space, conducting experiments and operating spacecraft.
Synonyms
- Cosmonaut
- Aviator
- Space traveler
