What is another word for meteorite?
Pronunciation: [mˈiːtɪˌɔːɹa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Meteorite is defined as a solid piece of debris from space that lands on Earth's surface. There are numerous synonyms for the term meteorite, including asteroid, comet, bolide, meteor, and shooting star. These words are often used interchangeably but actually refer to slightly different phenomena. Asteroids are large rocks that orbit the sun, while comets are icy bodies that leave a tail as they approach the sun. Bolides are particularly bright meteors or fireballs, and shooting stars are simply the visual effect of a meteor passing through Earth's atmosphere. Regardless of the term used, the study of meteorites provides important insights into the formation and history of our solar system.
