meteor

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: me-te-or (3)

English Definition

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 Sentence

We saw a meteor falling across the night sky.

US IPA /ˈmiːtiΙ™r/
UK IPA /ˈmiːtiΙ™(r)/