Meaning & Definition of word "Meteor"
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Meteor
/ˈmiː.ti.ɔːr/
noun:
- 1. A small body of matter from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere and appears as a streak of light.
- Example: During the meteor shower, we saw dozens of meteors streak across the night sky.
- 2. A meteorite that has survived its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.
- Example: The scientists studied the meteor that fell in the desert last week.
- 3. A term used in astronomy to describe the flash of light produced when a meteoroid passes through the Earth's atmosphere.
- Example: The meteor created a brilliant flash as it disintegrated in the atmosphere.
Etymology
From Latin 'meteorum', meaning 'thing in the air', from Greek 'meteōros', meaning 'high in the air'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
meteor shower:
A celestial event where multiple meteors are observed in a short period of time.
shooting star:
A common term for a meteor, especially when it appears bright in the night sky.
Related Words
meteoroid:
A small rocky or metallic body in outer space.
meteorite:
A meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.
astronomy:
The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.
Slang Meanings of meteor
Meaning: A term used for something that moves very quickly.
Example Sentence: He was as fast as a meteor on the track!
Meaning: Used informally to describe something visually stunning.
Example Sentence: That car design is a real meteor!