☄️asteroid

noun
/ˈæstərɔɪd/

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example Sentences

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Synonyms

meteoroid, planetoid, minor planet, space rock, celestial body

Antonyms

planet, star

Collocations

asteroid belt, asteroid impact, asteroid mining, asteroid collision

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