comet
Translation
comet
Examples
We saw a bright comet in the night sky.
We saw a bright comet in the night sky.
Halley's Comet is visible from Earth.
Halley's Comet is visible from Earth.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) comet a celestial body with a tail We saw a bright comet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shooting star (colloquial), meteor (often confused)
Etymology
From Greek 'komētēs' meaning 'long-haired', referring to the comet's tail.
Memory Tips
Picture a star 'combing' its long, bright tail through space.