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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

comet

/kəʊˈmɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does comet mean?

noun

A small, icy body that orbits the Sun, typically consisting of dust and frozen gases, and often producing a bright tail of gas and dust as it approaches the inner Solar System.

Example

"The astronomer spent years tracking the path of the comet across the sky."

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