shooting star

/ˌˈʃudɪŋ ˌˈstɑr/
/ˈʃutɪŋ stɑ/
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Definitions of shooting star
  1. noun
    a streak of light created when a small piece of rock or metal moving through space enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up due to friction with the air
    synonyms: meteor
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    types:
    bolide, fireball
    an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding)
    type of:
    light, visible light, visible radiation
    (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈʃudɪŋ ˌˈstɑr/
UK
/ˈʃutɪŋ stɑ/
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