meteor
noun
Pronunciation: ˈmiːtiər
Definition
A small body of matter from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere and becomes incandescent due to friction.
Examples
We watched a bright meteor streak across the horizon during the Perseid shower.
The astronomer identified the light as a meteor rather than a satellite.
Many people mistakenly refer to any falling space object as a meteor.
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