A streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. meteor
  2. falling-star
  3. bolide
  4. fireball
  5. meteorite
  6. comet
  7. meteoroid

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