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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

supernova

/ˌsuːpərˈnoʊvə/ noun · British & US
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What does supernova mean?

noun

A massive star explosion that suddenly becomes brighter and releases a huge amount of energy, often visible from Earth. This explosion marks the end of a star's life.

Example

"The astronomer spent years studying the supernova that appeared in the constellation of Andromeda."

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