asteroid
Translation
asteroid
Examples
An asteroid could hit the Earth someday.
An asteroid could hit the Earth someday.
Scientists are studying the composition of the asteroid.
Scientists are studying the composition of the asteroid.
Grammar Patterns
an asteroid a small rocky body orbiting the sun An asteroid is a small rocky body orbiting the sun.
Similar Words
Synonyms: planetoid, minor planet; See also: meteor, comet
Etymology
From Greek 'aster' (star) + '-oeides' (like). Literally means 'star-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'aster' as in 'star'. An asteroid is a star-like rock in space.