Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shooting-star
noun
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ stɑːr/
Definition
A shooting star is the visual phenomenon that occurs when a meteoroid enters the Earth’s atmosphere and burns up, producing a bright streak of light.
Examples
- Last night, I saw a shooting star while camping in the mountains.
- People often make wishes when they see a shooting star.
- The meteor shower was so intense that there were shooting stars every few minutes.
Meaning
Often referred to as a meteor, a shooting star is seen as a streak of light in the night sky as meteoroids vaporize upon entering the atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Meteor
- Falling star
