Synonyms for

Astronaut

Verb / ˈæstrʌˌnɑ:t / Another word for astronaut — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An astronaut is a person who travels in space.

Synonyms & similar words

spaceman cosmonaut cosmonaut spaceman rocketman astro spacefarer taikonaut astrodynamicist moonwalker starman

Synonyms by register

Formal

cosmonaut taikonaut spacefarer

Informal

space cowboy rocket man

Literary

celestial voyager star traveler

Antonyms

groundling earthling terrestrial civilian non-flyer pedestrian

Common collocations

  • trained astronaut
  • female astronaut
  • astronaut corps
  • astronaut training
  • astronaut candidate
  • astronaut program
  • space astronaut

Word family

noun astronautics

Usage note

While 'cosmonaut' and 'taikonaut' are specific to Russian and Chinese space programs respectively, 'astronaut' is generally used for American and European space travelers. It is sometimes used generically for anyone who travels in space.

Example sentences

  1. The astronaut floated in space.
  2. The astronaut went on a mission to the moon.
  3. The astronaut trained for years to become a space traveler.
  4. The astronaut's job is to explore space.
  5. The astronaut's suit protected them from the vacuum of space.

Quotes

  • That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. -Neil Armstrong
  • The view of the Earth from space is breathtaking. -Sally Ride
  • Space exploration is a force of nature unto itself that no other force in society can rival. -Neil deGrasse Tyson

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