Meteorite (Noun)
Meaning
Stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The museum displayed a large meteorite that had fallen in the nearby town, attracting visitors from all over the world.
- Scientists carefully analyzed the meteorite's composition to determine its origin and the type of asteroid it came from.
- After the bright streak of light in the sky, a local farmer discovered a small meteorite had landed in his field.
- The geologist's eyes widened as she realized the ancient rock formation was actually a massive meteorite that had impacted the earth millions of years ago.
- Researchers used advanced technology to study the meteorite's surface features and gain insights into the early formation of the solar system.