Meteorite

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːtiːɔːˌraɪt/

Meteorite (noun)

  1. A piece of rock or metal from space that survives falling through the air and lands on the ground.
  2. A natural object from outer space collected because it has reached Earth’s surface after atmospheric entry.

Examples

  • A meteorite landed near the dry riverbed.
  • The team watched a meteorite fall through the night sky.