meteorite

noun

me·​te·​or·​ite ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt 

: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth without being completely vaporized

meteoritic

ˌmē-tē-ə-ˈri-tik 

adjective

or less commonly meteoritical

ˌmē-tē-ə-ˈri-ti-kəl 

Examples of meteorite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The meteorite was then preserved by the homeowner using disposable gloves, aluminum foil and glass jars. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Haaland is an ambassador for the luxury watchmaker ⁠Breitling and has collaborated with the brand on limited-edition Chronomat watches featuring meteorite dials (demonstrating a partnership that goes beyond simple sponsorship). — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Similar meteorites that fell in Indonesia in 2020 dropped into the mud, Jenniskens said. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

The meteorite hurtled over the east coast before crash-landing in a house in Hillsborough, New Jersey where the homeowner found it, reeking of sulfur. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for meteorite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

meteorite

noun

me·​te·​or·​ite ˈmēt-ē-ə-ˌrīt 

: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth