Simple meaning
What does Meteor mean?
A meteor is a bright streak from a space rock burning in the sky.
Dictionary definition
Meteor means a streak of light seen when space rock burns in Earth's atmosphere.
Example sentences
Meteor in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what meteor means.
medium
The reading passage used meteor to explain an Earth and space science idea.
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During a classroom model activity, using meteor correctly made our explanation more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Meteor
shooting starRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
light streakRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
burning rock trailRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stationary starHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
satelliteHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Meteor word family
Base word
meteor
noun
meteor
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does meteor mean?
Meteor means a meteor is a bright streak from a space rock burning in the sky.
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