asteroid
/ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/
noun
- A small rocky object that orbits the sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.
- A large asteroid once struck Earth and caused a mass extinction.
- Scientists discovered a new asteroid in the solar system last week.
- The asteroid belt contains millions of rocky bodies.
adjective
- Shaped like a star; star-shaped.
- The artist created an asteroid pattern for the ceiling mural.
- The coral had an asteroid form with many radiating arms.
- The flower's asteroid petals opened in the morning sun.