Nova

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊvə/

Nova (noun)

  1. A star that suddenly becomes much brighter because of a powerful change inside it, then slowly gets dimmer again.
  2. A new idea, product, or event that quickly becomes important and attracts attention.

Examples

  • A nova can brighten the sky for a short time.
  • The telescope recorded a sudden star explosion in the distant sky.