ASTEROID
(noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Asteroid.
How to pronounce asteroid:
US
Asteroid - as a noun
Any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of mars and jupiter)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
minor planetplanetoid12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Asteroid - as an adjective satellite
Example Sentences
"Scientists believe that an asteroid impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs."
"NASA is closely monitoring a potentially hazardous asteroid that will pass near Earth."
"Astronomers discovered a new asteroid in the outer reaches of the solar system."
"The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter."
"Astronauts may one day mine asteroids for valuable resources in space."
Word Game Points
Is ASTEROID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asteroid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASTEROID has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ASTEROID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, asteroid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASTEROID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ASTEROID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asteroid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASTEROID has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
