Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

meteor

[mee-tee-er, -awr] / ˈmi ti ər, -ˌɔr /
NOUN
anything that progresses with spectacular speed
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In research published in March 2026, I examined millions of meteor detections recorded by all sky camera systems in Canada, Japan, California and Europe.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Scientists still have not identified the parent asteroid responsible for this newly discovered meteor shower.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Finding a hidden asteroid that is actively falling apart is important because meteor observations can reveal objects that ordinary telescopes cannot detect.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The Lyrids meteor shower reached its peak this week too, with amazing starry displays seen across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

It looks like a giant meteor crashed through the roof, obliterating stone into dust.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




Vocabulary lists containing meteor


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "meteor" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com