neutron star

noun

: a dense celestial object that consists primarily of closely packed neutrons and that results from the collapse of a much larger stellar body

Examples of neutron star in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While several possible explanations for the Galactic Center Excess have been put forward, including a population of rapidly spinning neutron stars called pulsars, one of the most prevalent has been a specific type of dark matter particle. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 June 2026

Hopefully, this will help determine whether they’re sparked by an eruption from a single neutron star, or when two of these tiny but massive bodies collide. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 18 June 2026

Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars. — Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026

Once a star dies, there are a number of possible fates that can ensue as well, as a stellar corpse can remain as a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole. — Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

neutron star

noun

: a very dense object in space that consists of closely packed neutrons and is produced by the collapse of a much larger star