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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nebula

/ˈnɛbjʊlə/ noun · British & US
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What does nebula mean?

noun

A cloud of gas and dust in space, typically consisting of ionized gas and often associated with a star or other celestial object. A nebula can be a birthplace of new stars or a remnant of a supernova.

Example

"The astronomer spent years studying the majestic nebula in the distant galaxy."

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