Wormhole

Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrmˌhɔːl/

Wormhole (noun)

  1. A theoretical passage in space-time that connects two distant points in the universe.
  2. A small hole in wood or fruit made by a worm.

Examples

  • Scientists theorize that a wormhole could connect distant parts of the universe.
  • A wormhole might allow for faster-than-light travel.

Common collocations: theoretical wormhole, traverse a wormhole, wormhole theory, small wormhole, discover a wormhole