Synonyms for

Comet

Verb / ˈkɑ:mʌt / Another word for comet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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Formal

celestial body interstellar object

Literary

heavenly wanderer star with a tail

Common collocations

  • bright comet
  • passing comet
  • comet's tail
  • comet sighting
  • comet shower
  • icy comet
  • comet nucleus

Word family

noun comet

Usage note

A comet is a celestial body made of ice and dust that develops a tail when it approaches the sun. It is not typically used metaphorically for anything other than its astronomical meaning.

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