Meaning & Definition of word "Astronaut"

Astronaut

/ˈæs.trə.nɔːt/

1. A person trained to travel in a spacecraft and conduct space missions.
- Example: The astronaut prepared for launch by undergoing extensive training.
2. An individual who participates in space exploration, especially missions involving travel beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Example: She always dreamed of becoming an astronaut since she was a child.
3. A member of a space crew who operates the spacecraft and performs scientific experiments in space.
- Example: The astronaut conducted experiments aboard the International Space Station.
4. A person who has traveled in outer space.
- Example: He was celebrated as a hero after returning from his journey as an astronaut.

●From the Greek words 'astro-' meaning 'star' and 'nautes' meaning 'sailor'.

moonwalk:

A term often used to describe astronauts walking on the moon.

spacewalk:

Referring to an activity in which astronauts leave their spacecraft to work in space.

zero gravity:

A condition in space where no gravitational force is felt.

launch pad:

The area from which a spacecraft is launched.

spaceship:

A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.

mission control:

The team responsible for monitoring and managing space missions.

payload:

The cargo carried by a spacecraft, including astronauts and equipment.

Meaning: Space jockey

● Example Sentence: He's a real space jockey, always dreaming of flying to Mars.

Meaning: Stargazer

● Example Sentence: Ever since he was a kid, he's been a stargazer, hoping to become an astronaut.