Meteor
/mˈitiər/
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Definition
(noun) An atmospheric or meteorological phenomenon. These were sometimes classified as aerial or airy meteors (winds), aqueous or watery meteors (hydrometeors: clouds, rain, snow, hail, dew, frost), luminous meteors (rainbows and aurora), and igneous or fiery meteors (lightning and shooting stars).
Sentence Examples
A burning meteoroid produces a meteor.
It's only a matter of time before the meteor strikes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bright ____ streaked across the dark night sky, leaving a glowing trail of light that lasted for several brief seconds.