Meteorite
Pronunciation: /ˈmiːtiːɔːˌraɪt/
Meteorite (noun)
- A piece of rock or metal from space that survives falling through the air and lands on the ground.
- 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.