comet
Translation
comet
Examples
We saw a comet in the sky.
We saw a comet in the sky.
The comet has a long, bright tail.
The comet has a long, bright tail.
Grammar Patterns
((a comet)) a celestial body made of ice and dust We saw a comet last night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shooting star (colloquial), meteor (related term)
Etymology
From Greek 'komētēs', meaning 'long-haired', referring to the comet's tail.
Memory Tips
Imagine a star with long 'hair' (the tail) that 'combs' through the sky.