Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Meteor.
How to pronounce meteor:
US
Meteor - as a noun
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meteoroidHypernyms (Closely Related)
estraterrestrial bodyextraterrestrial objectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shooting starHypernyms (Closely Related)
lightvisible lightvisible radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Meteor - as a verb
To move at great speed.
Example Sentences
"A meteor streaked across the night sky."
"Scientists discovered a rare meteor in the desert."
"The meteor shower was visible from the backyard."
"The impact of the meteor created a massive crater."
"Many people witnessed the meteor explode in the atmosphere."
Word Game Points
Is METEOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, meteor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
METEOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is METEOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, meteor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMETEOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is METEOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, meteor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMETEOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.