Meaning of the word comet in English
What does comet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
comet
US /ˈkɑː.mɪt/
UK /ˈkɒm.ɪt/
Noun
a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near the sun, a 'tail' of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun.
Example:
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Halley's Comet is one of the most famous comets.
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The astronomer observed a new comet in the night sky.
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