Bolide

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊˌlaɪd/

Definitions of bolide

noun a large, bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere

Example Sentences

A1 The bolide streaked across the night sky, leaving a trail of light behind.

A2 Many people witnessed the bolide as it exploded in a dazzling display of colors.

B1 Scientists study bolides to learn more about the composition of asteroids.

B2 The impact of a bolide can cause widespread destruction and change the landscape.

C1 Witnessing a bolide entering the Earth's atmosphere is a rare and awe-inspiring event.

C2 The scientific community is always on alert for the possibility of a bolide impact on Earth.

Examples of bolide in a Sentence

formal A bolide is a large, bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere.

informal Did you see that bolide streak across the sky last night?

slang That bolide was lit!

figurative Her singing voice was like a bolide, captivating everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of bolide

• past tense: bolided
• plural: bolides
• comparative: more bolide
• superlative: most bolide
• present tense: bolides
• future tense: will bolide
• perfect tense: have bolided
• continuous tense: is boliding
• singular: bolide
• positive degree: bolide
• infinitive: to bolide
• gerund: boliding
• participle: bolided

Origin and Evolution of bolide

First Known Use: 1802 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'bolide' originated from the Greek word 'bolis' meaning missile or javelin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a large meteor that explodes in the atmosphere, the term 'bolide' has evolved to encompass any exceptionally bright meteor or fireball.