shooting star
The term "shooting star" primarily refers to a meteor visible as a streak of light in the night sky but can also denote certain flowering plants or symbolize rapid success.
Definition
B2Astronomy
(common, scientific)A small piece of space debris that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light in the sky.
Example
- We saw a shooting star while camping under the night sky.
- A shooting star flashed across the sky, leaving a bright trail.
C1Botany
(technical, regional)Any of several wild flowering plants in the genus Dodecatheon, primarily found in Western North America.
Example
- The shooting star plant blooms beautifully in the spring.
C1Culture
(figurative)A person or thing that experiences rapid success or fame, often briefly.
Example
- She became a shooting star in the music industry overnight.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shooting star":
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