Aurora

/əˈrɔːrə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of colorful lights in the sky, typically seen in polar regions.
The aurora borealis lit up the night sky with vibrant greens and purples.
The dawn or the first light of day.
As the aurora broke over the horizon, the world was bathed in a soft golden glow.
In classical mythology, the personification of dawn.
In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess who brought the light of day.

Etymology

From Latin 'aurora' meaning 'dawn'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aurora borealis:
The northern lights, a natural light display in the Arctic regions.
aurora australis:
The southern lights, similar to aurora borealis but visible in the southern hemisphere.
glow of aurora:
Refers to the radiance produced by an aurora.

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Slang Meanings

Used informally to refer to beautiful natural phenomena like sunsets or sunrises.
That sunset was so beautiful, it was like an aurora!
Referring to something that is extraordinarily bright or colorful, akin to the lights of the aurora.
Her dress was so vibrant, it was an aurora in itself.