Synonyms for

Meteorite

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

Definition

A meteorite is a piece of rock from space that lands on Earth.

Synonyms & similar words

meteor meteoroid fireball comet asteroid bolide chondrite aerolite condrite

Synonyms by register

Formal

extraterrestrial object aerolite

Informal

space rock falling star fragment

Literary

celestial visitor star-stone

Common collocations

  • meteorite impact
  • meteorite shower
  • iron meteorite
  • stony meteorite
  • lunar meteorite
  • meteorite fragment
  • meteorite fall

Word family

noun meteorite

Usage note

A meteorite is a solid piece of debris from an object, such as a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid, that originates in outer space and survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere to reach the surface. It is important not to confuse 'meteorite' with 'meteor' (the streak of light) or 'meteoroid' (the object in space before it enters the atmosphere).

Example sentences

  1. The meteorite hurtled through space before crashing into the ground.
  2. Scientists study meteorites to learn more about the origins of the universe.
  3. A meteorite impact wiped out the dinosaurs millions of years ago.
  4. The museum exhibit features a large meteorite found in Namibia.
  5. Some people believe that meteorites have healing properties.

Quotes

  • “I am a forest, and a night of dark trees: but he who is not afraid of my darkness, will find banks full of roses under my cypresses.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” - William Shakespeare
  • “I declare this world is so beautiful that I can hardly believe it exists.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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