shooting star

noun

1
: a visual meteor appearing as a temporary streak of light in the night sky
2
: any of several North American perennial herbs (genus Primula, especially P. meadia) of the primrose family that have entire oblong leaves and showy flowers with reflexed petals
3
: one resembling a shooting star especially in sudden and temporary brilliance

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But the days before and after the peak can offer views of shooting stars as well. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024 When the meteor shower peaks in activity, observers should have the chance to see shooting stars whizzing across the sky at dizzying speeds of about 44 miles per second. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024 Meteors, or shooting stars, occur when small bits of debris in space burn up in Earth’s atmosphere. Denise Chow, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024 In San Francisco 49ers Latest Loss To Chiefs The best time to see shooting stars is after midnight — in the early hours of Tuesday, Oct. 22 — though anytime after dark is good. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shooting star 

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shooting star was in 1593

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“Shooting star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shooting%20star. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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shooting star

noun
: a meteor appearing as a temporary streak of light in the night sky

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