Nebula

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛbjələ/

Definitions of nebula

noun a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter

Example Sentences

A1 Stars are born in a nebula.

A2 The nebula glowed brightly in the night sky.

B1 Scientists study nebulae to learn more about the formation of stars.

B2 The Hubble Space Telescope captured stunning images of the Orion Nebula.

C1 Nebulae are often referred to as the 'birthplaces of stars' in astronomy.

C2 The Cat's Eye Nebula is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Draco.

Examples of nebula in a Sentence

formal A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in outer space.

informal Wow, did you see that nebula in the night sky last night?

slang That nebula looks trippy, man.

figurative Her mind was a nebula of thoughts and ideas, swirling endlessly.

Grammatical Forms of nebula

• plural: nebulas
• comparative: more nebulous
• superlative: most nebulous
• present tense: nebulae
• future tense: will nebula
• perfect tense: has nebulaed
• continuous tense: is nebulaing
• singular: nebula
• positive degree: nebulous
• infinitive: to nebula
• gerund: nebulaing
• participle: nebulaed

Origin and Evolution of nebula

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nebula' originates from Latin, meaning 'cloud' or 'mist'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any hazy or cloud-like celestial object, the term 'nebula' has evolved to specifically refer to interstellar clouds of dust, hydrogen, helium, and other ionized gases in outer space.