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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

meteor

/ˈmɛtɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does meteor mean?

noun

A small particle from space that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, producing a bright streak of light in the sky. A meteorite is a piece of a meteor that survives entry into the atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface.

Example

"The meteor streaked across the night sky, leaving a trail of glowing gas behind it."

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