nebula — a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnebjələ/
Example Sentences
- My astronomy teacher showed us a nebula that looked like a cosmic pizza with extra cheese.
- The Orion Nebula is one of the most photographed objects in the night sky.
- Scientists believe that our solar system formed from a collapsing nebula billions of years ago.
nebula
NOUN[/ˈnebjələ/]
a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin nebula, originally meaning 'mist, cloud, or vapor.' Ancient Romans named cloudy celestial regions after earthly mist, drawing a metaphorical parallel between atmospheric haze and faint stellar phenomena visible in the night sky.
Breakdown
nebula (Latin root meaning 'cloud' or 'mist'), used directly in English to denote diffuse clouds of gas and dust in space.
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📝Examples
“My astronomy teacher showed us a nebula that looked like a cosmic pizza with extra cheese.”
“The Orion Nebula is one of the most photographed objects in the night sky.”
“Scientists believe that our solar system formed from a collapsing nebula billions of years ago.”
“The nebula was so magnificent that even aliens probably stopped to take selfies with it.”
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