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astronaut

[ˈæstrənɔːt]

astronaut Definition

a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.

Using astronaut: Examples

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

  • Example

    The astronaut floated weightlessly in space.

  • Example

    She dreamed of becoming an astronaut since she was a child.

  • Example

    The first American astronaut to orbit the Earth was John Glenn.

astronaut Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for astronaut

Phrases with astronaut

  • an astronaut who performs tasks outside the spacecraft while in space

    Example

    The spacewalking astronaut repaired the damaged solar panel.

  • female astronaut

    a woman who is trained to travel in a spacecraft

    Example

    Sally Ride was the first female astronaut to go into space.

  • the process of preparing individuals for space travel, including physical and mental conditioning, technical training, and simulations

    Example

    Astronaut training is rigorous and requires years of preparation.

Origins of astronaut

from Greek 'astron', meaning 'star', and 'nautes', meaning 'sailor'

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Summary: astronaut in Brief

An 'astronaut' [ˈæstrənɔːt] is a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft. They perform tasks like repairing equipment and conducting experiments while in space. Phrases like 'spacewalking astronaut' and 'female astronaut' specify the type of astronaut or their role. 'Astronaut training' is a rigorous process that includes physical and mental conditioning, technical training, and simulations.

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