meteor Definition
- 1a piece of rock or metal from space that burns brightly in the sky as it falls towards the ground
- 2a 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.
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The meteor exploded in the atmosphere before it could hit the ground.
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He is a meteor in the world of tennis, winning every major tournament this year.
meteor Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with meteor
a celestial event in which a number of meteors are seen to radiate from one point in the night sky
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We stayed up late to watch the meteor shower.
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The meteor impact caused a massive explosion and created a huge crater.
the glowing streak of light left behind by a meteor as it travels through the Earth's atmosphere
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The meteor trail was visible for several minutes after the meteor had passed.
Origins of meteor
from Greek 'meteōros', meaning 'high in the air'
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.
