Meaning of the word meteor in English
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meteor
US /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/
UK /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/
Noun
1.
a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light
Example:
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We saw a bright meteor streak across the night sky.
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The annual Perseid meteor shower is a popular event for stargazers.
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