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comet

[ˈkɒmɪt]

comet Definition

a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and a 'tail' of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun, visible in the night sky as a fuzzy object with a tail.

Using comet: Examples

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

  • Example

    Halley's Comet is visible from Earth every 76 years.

  • Example

    The comet was discovered by an amateur astronomer.

  • Example

    The comet's tail can be millions of kilometers long.

  • Example

    Comets are believed to be remnants from the formation of the solar system.

comet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for comet

Phrases with comet

  • a phenomenon where people become excited about the appearance of a comet in the sky

    Example

    Comet fever swept the country when Halley's Comet was visible in 1910.

  • a type of comet that is made up of ice, dust, and other materials

    Example

    Dirty snowball comets are believed to be the most common type of comet.

  • short-period comet

    a comet that takes less than 200 years to orbit the sun

    Example

    Halley's Comet is a short-period comet.

Origins of comet

from Latin 'comēta', meaning 'long-haired star'

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Summary: comet in Brief

A 'comet' [ˈkɒmɪt] is a celestial object made up of ice and dust with a visible tail of gas and dust particles. It is visible in the night sky as a fuzzy object with a tail and is believed to be a remnant from the formation of the solar system. 'Comet' extends into phrases like 'comet fever,' denoting excitement over the appearance of a comet, and 'short-period comet,' referring to a comet that takes less than 200 years to orbit the sun.

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