UFO
noun
ˌyü-(ˌ)ef-ˈō 
ˈyü-(ˌ)fō
plural UFO's or UFOs
ˌyü-(ˌ)ef-ˈōz
ˈyü-(ˌ)fōz
: a mysterious flying object in the sky that is sometimes assumed to be a spaceship from another planet : unidentified flying object
"All right." The President sighed. "Is there anybody around this table who thinks UFOs and this signal from Vega have anything to do with each other?"—
Carl Sagan
Carl SaganIn 1966, the first UFO "abduction" was described in journalist John G. Fuller's book The Interrupted Journey.—Keay Davidson
Keay Davidsoncalled also UAP, unidentified aerial phenomenon, unidentified anomalous phenomenon
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The stage included two towering turrets at over 30 meters tall, perfectly framing the UFO bridge behind it, which itself was adorned with lights and lasers.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 16 May 2024
Between anecdotes about pulling a muscle while playing a Police cover and pretending to be a UFO expert, Grohl keeps things absurdly fun and reliably wholesome.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 8 May 2024
Between 2020 and 2022, the unincorporated community north of Yucca Valley — historically known as a meeting spot for UFO enthusiasts — saw the biggest jump in typical home values of anywhere in California, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The Buckeye State has its fair share of out-of-this world private residences, including a UFO house, a stationary ship and one with mushroom roofs.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024
Pacific time, Balvin took the stage amidst the eerie sight of a UFO hovering overhead, setting the tone for a night of otherworldly entertainment.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024
One of the common threads of UFO sightings across decades have been secret military aircraft and spacecraft in development or not yet publicly acknowledged.
—Garrett M. Graff, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
For Pilkington, the bizarre experience would inspire a lifelong obsession with the UFO phenomenon.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
The incident generated media attention and discussions within the UFO community.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024
Dave Brooks, Billboard, 16 May 2024
Between anecdotes about pulling a muscle while playing a Police cover and pretending to be a UFO expert, Grohl keeps things absurdly fun and reliably wholesome.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 8 May 2024
Between 2020 and 2022, the unincorporated community north of Yucca Valley — historically known as a meeting spot for UFO enthusiasts — saw the biggest jump in typical home values of anywhere in California, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The Buckeye State has its fair share of out-of-this world private residences, including a UFO house, a stationary ship and one with mushroom roofs.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024
Pacific time, Balvin took the stage amidst the eerie sight of a UFO hovering overhead, setting the tone for a night of otherworldly entertainment.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024
One of the common threads of UFO sightings across decades have been secret military aircraft and spacecraft in development or not yet publicly acknowledged.
—Garrett M. Graff, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
For Pilkington, the bizarre experience would inspire a lifelong obsession with the UFO phenomenon.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
The incident generated media attention and discussions within the UFO community.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024
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“UFO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/UFO. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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