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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bolide

/ˈboʊlaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does bolide mean?

noun

A large meteor or piece of rock that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, producing a bright streak of light in the sky. A bolide is typically larger than a meteorite.

Example

"The astronomers were thrilled to observe a bolide streaking across the night sky."

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