Synonyms for asteroid
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and a dwarf planet, larger than a meteoroid and not a comet, that orbits a star and often has an irregular shape.
Forms
- Plural
- asteroids → starfishes…
Example sentences
- starfish Rocky coasts of BC often have plenty of starfish, many purple.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| asteroid | rising | |
| starfish | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- starfish2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (starfish2 = 2 syllables).