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meteor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmiːtiər/ · UK /ˈmiːtiə/

meteor means: A bright line in the sky made when a piece of rock from space burns in Earth’s air.

noun

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A bright line in the sky made when a piece of rock from space burns in Earth’s air.

  • We saw a meteor last night.
  • A bright meteor flashed across the sky.
  • Hundreds of meteors appeared during the shower.

Similar words: shooting star, falling star

Common phrases: meteor shower, bright meteor, watch a meteor

Questions about meteor

What does meteor mean?

A bright line in the sky made when a piece of rock from space burns in Earth’s air.

What is meteor in other languages?

Türkçe: meteor · Español: meteoro · Français: météore · Deutsch: Meteor · Italiano: meteora · 日本語: 流星

How do you pronounce meteor?

In American English /ˈmiːtiər/; in British English /ˈmiːtiə/.

How do you use meteor in a sentence?

We saw a meteor last night. A bright meteor flashed across the sky.

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