meteor

[ˈmiːtɪə(r)]

meteor Definition

• 1. a piece of rock or metal from space that burns brightly in the sky as it falls towards the ground
• 2. a very successful person or thing, especially in sports

Using meteor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meteor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We saw a meteor shower last night.

• Example

  The meteor exploded in the atmosphere before it could hit the ground.

• Example

  He is a meteor in the world of tennis, winning every major tournament this year.

meteor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for meteor

• meteorite
• fireball
• comet
• shooting star

Phrases with meteor

• meteor shower

  a celestial event in which a number of meteors are seen to radiate from one point in the night sky

  Example

  We stayed up late to watch the meteor shower.

• meteor impact

  the collision of a meteor with the Earth's surface

  Example

  The meteor impact caused a massive explosion and created a huge crater.

• meteor trail

  the glowing streak of light left behind by a meteor as it travels through the Earth's atmosphere

  Example

  The meteor trail was visible for several minutes after the meteor had passed.

Origins of meteor

from Greek 'meteōros', meaning 'high in the air'

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Summary: meteor in Brief

A 'meteor' [ˈmiːtɪə(r)] is a piece of rock or metal from space that burns brightly in the sky as it falls towards the ground. It can also refer to a very successful person or thing, especially in sports, as in 'He is a meteor in the world of tennis.' Phrases like 'meteor shower' and 'meteor impact' describe celestial events, while 'meteor trail' refers to the glowing streak of light left behind by a meteor.