Meteor
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small solid body from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, typically appearing as a streak of light.
“They watched a bright meteor blaze across the night sky during the annual shower.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmitiɚ/
Syllables
me·te·or
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Synonyms
meteoroid
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Wordle
Three vowels: E, E, O. Repeated E. Ends in -OR.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points. Common word, reliable play. Repeated E reduces flexibility.
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