Pronunciation: /ˈmiːtiər/
noun a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, appearing as a streak of light
A1 I saw a meteor in the sky last night.
A2 Many people make wishes when they see a shooting meteor.
B1 Scientists study meteors to learn more about the solar system.
B2 The meteor shower was a spectacular sight, with shooting stars filling the sky.
C1 The impact of a meteor on Earth can have devastating consequences.
C2 Astronomers use advanced technology to track meteors and predict their paths.
adjective meteoric (relating to meteors or meteorites)
A1 The meteor shower was a beautiful sight in the night sky.
A2 We learned about meteors and asteroids in our science class.
B1 The scientist studied the meteor impact site to learn more about its composition.
B2 The meteorite was found to contain rare minerals not typically found on Earth.
C1 The astronomer's research on meteors led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astrophysics.
C2 The meteor shower was so intense that it lit up the entire night sky with streaks of light.
formal A meteor is a small rocky or metallic body that enters the earth's atmosphere from outer space and burns up, producing a streak of light.
informal Did you see that meteor last night? It was so bright!
slang That meteor was lit, bro!
figurative Her success in the competition was like a meteor, rising quickly and shining brightly.
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