bolide

Today's Word December 26, 2019

Definition: (noun) An especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding).
Synonyms: fireball.
Usage: Nancy stared in awe through her telescope as a bolide rocketed into her view, shining brightly in the night sky.
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