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US/ˈmiː.ti.ər/
UK/ˈmiː.ti.ɔː/
a bright line of light in the night sky made by a piece of rock burning as it falls
In context
We saw a meteor streak across the sky just after midnight.
Most meteors are no bigger than a grain of sand.
The meteor burned up before it could reach the ground.
Words that go with meteor
noun + noun
- meteor showerThe meteor shower is best seen after midnight in August.
- meteor strikeScientists studied the crater left by an ancient meteor strike.
- meteor trailThe meteor trail glowed green for a moment.
verb + noun
- see a meteorDid you see that meteor just now?
- spot a meteorOn a clear night you can spot a meteor every few minutes.
adjective + noun
- bright meteorA bright meteor lit up the whole valley for a second.