Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meteor
noun
/ˈmiː.ti.ər/
Definition
A small body of matter from outer space that enters the Earth’s atmosphere and appears as a streak of light.
Examples
- Last night, we watched a meteor shower and saw dozens of shooting stars.
- The meteor was so bright that it lit up the night sky.
Meaning
A meteor is often referred to as a shooting star, which occurs when a meteoroid burns up upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere.
Synonyms
- shooting star
- falling star
- meteoroid (before entering the atmosphere)
