Asteroid (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The large asteroid hurtling through space posed a significant threat to Earth's safety and caused widespread concern among astronomers and scientists.
- Scientists conducted an in-depth analysis of the asteroid's composition to determine its origin and potential impact on the planet.
- NASA's spacecraft was designed to explore the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter to gain insight into the formation of the solar system.
- The asteroid that exploded over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk in 2013 was a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by celestial bodies.
- A team of researchers proposed a new plan to deflect an asteroid that was predicted to collide with Earth in the near future.