Antares

noun

An·​tar·​es an-ˈter-(ˌ)ēz 

-ˈtär-

: a giant red star of very low density that is the brightest star in Scorpius

Examples of Antares in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For reference, the Antares requires a channel at least 30 feet deep to navigate out of the Patapsco River’s Northwest Harbor. —Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2024

This reversal in 2023 was related to the termination of the Antares License Agreement. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024

Meanwhile, the week ends with an opportunity to observe a super-slim crescent moon, re-emerging from the sun's glare, alongside the red supergiant star Antares after sunset. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Now visible in astronomical darkness, the comet will again be above a point roughly halfway between Venus and Antares, making a vast triangle shape. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

How to find Antares: Antares is a summer star at the heart of the constellation Scorpius. —Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024

The sculpture is at the Antares Point Visitor Center, where visitors can explore local art and souvenirs. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024

This export ban had a larger effect on Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket, which also used Russian engines, forcing the development of a brand new first stage booster with US engines. —Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 30 July 2024

The brightest star marking the constellation’s red, beating heart is Antares. —Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Greek Antarēs

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Antares

• blackberries
• blueberries
• canaries
• cranberries
• gooseberries
• granaries
• libraries
• mulberries
• phyllaries
• primaries
• raspberries
• remarries