Big Dipper (Noun)
Meaning 1
A group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable patterns in the night sky, formed by seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major.
- The North Star, also known as Polaris, is located near the Big Dipper and is used for navigation.
- In the summer months, the Big Dipper is visible in the northern sky, its seven stars shining brightly.
- The two stars at the end of the "bowl" of the Big Dipper are called the "pointer stars" because they point towards the North Star.
- On a clear night, the Big Dipper is often one of the first constellations that people can identify in the sky.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.