Synonyms for

Meteor

Verb / ˈmi:ti:ɜ: / Another word for meteor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A meteor is a piece of rock or metal that burns brightly in the sky as it falls from outer space towards the Earth.

Synonyms & similar words

meteoroid shootingstar fireball bolide comet meteorite asteroid meteoroid meteoroid meteorolite meteoron meteorite skyrocket airglow

Synonyms by register

Formal

celestial body interstellar object extraterrestrial object

Informal

shooting star falling star

Literary

fireball celestial visitor heavenly spark

Antonyms

stillness calm peace tranquility stasis immobility

Common collocations

  • bright meteor
  • streaking meteor
  • meteor shower
  • meteor crater
  • meteor strike
  • meteor fragment
  • meteor swarm

Word family

noun meteor

Usage note

While 'shooting star' and 'falling star' are common informal synonyms, they technically refer to the visible streak of light caused by a meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere, not the object itself.

Example sentences

  1. The meteor streaked across the sky and disappeared.
  2. I learned about meteors in my science class.
  3. A meteor shower is a beautiful sight to see.
  4. Scientists study meteors to learn more about the universe.
  5. The meteorite landed in the field and made a loud noise.

Quotes

  • “Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.” - Les Brown
  • “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” - Nelson Mandela
  • “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” - Oscar Wilde

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