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meteor

/'mi:tjə/
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Explanation of the Word "Meteor"

Definition: A meteor is a noun that describes a bright streak of light that you see in the night sky when a small piece of rock or metal from space (called a meteoroid) enters the Earth's atmosphere. As it travels quickly, the friction with the air makes it very hot, causing it to glow brightly and sometimes break apart.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "meteor" can be part of phrases like "meteor shower," which refers to a time when many meteors are visible in the sky, often occurring at certain times of the year.

Word Variants:
  • Meteoroid: This term refers to the small body (rock or metal) in space before it enters the atmosphere.
  • Meteorite: This is what we call the piece of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.
Different Meaning:

In a more poetic or metaphorical sense, "meteor" can also refer to something that appears suddenly and shines brightly but does not last long, similar to a fleeting moment of beauty.

Synonyms:
  • Shooting star (common term used in casual conversation)
  • Falling star (another informal term)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

Though there aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that involve "meteor," you might encounter phrases related to "stars" or "shooting stars" that convey the idea of something brief and beautiful.

Summary:

In summary, a meteor is a bright light in the sky caused by a meteoroid entering the Earth's atmosphere. It is commonly talked about in astronomy and can be described in various ways, especially during meteor showers.

Noun
  1. a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
  2. (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere

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