Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meteor
Noun
/ˈmiːtiər/
Definition
A meteor is a piece of rocky or metallic material that enters the Earth’s atmosphere from space and produces a streak of light as it burns up due to friction with the atmosphere.
Examples
- The meteor lit up the sky with a brilliant flash.
- Last night, we saw several meteors during the meteor shower.
- The scientist studied the meteor’s trajectory before it entered the atmosphere.
Meaning
It refers specifically to the glowing trail seen when a meteoroid, a small rock or particle from space, travels quickly through the atmosphere.
Synonyms
- shooting star
- falling star
- meteoroid (before entering the atmosphere)
