ASTEROID: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ASTEROID?

Need another word that means the same as “asteroid”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “asteroid” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Asteroid” are: sun, star-shaped

Asteroid as a Noun

Definitions of "Asteroid" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “asteroid” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
• A small rocky body orbiting the sun. Large numbers of these, ranging enormously in size, are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, though some have more eccentric orbits.
• An echinoderm of the class Asteroidea, which comprises the starfishes.

Synonyms of "Asteroid" as a noun (1 Word)

sun	The light or warmth received from the earth s sun. After going so many suns without food I was sleeping.

Asteroid as an Adjective

Definitions of "Asteroid" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “asteroid” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Relating to or denoting echinoderms of the class Asteroidea.
• Shaped like a star.

Synonyms of "Asteroid" as an adjective (1 Word)

star-shaped

Shaped like a star.

Associations of "Asteroid" (30 Words)

brighten	Become clear. The paint will brighten the room.
collision	An instance of two or more records being assigned the same identifier or location in memory. His car was in collision with a lorry.
comet	A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near the sun, a ‘tail’ of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun.
cosmic	Relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth. The song is a masterpiece of cosmic proportions.
crescent	A moth or butterfly with crescent shaped markings on the wings. On the flag was embroidered the Turkish crescent.
eclipse	Cause an eclipse of a celestial body by intervention. The economy has eclipsed the environment as the main issue.
extraterrestrial	A hypothetical or fictional being from outer space. Searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.
galaxy	The galaxy of which the solar system is a part the Milky Way. The four musicians have played with a galaxy of stars.
hemisphere	Half of the terrestrial globe. The left hemisphere plays a dominant role in the comprehension of language.
impact	Come into forcible contact with another object. There was the sound of a third impact.
interstellar	Between or among stars. Interstellar travel.
lunar	Of or relating to or associated with the moon. A lunar eclipse.
mars	A small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color.
meteor	A streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth s atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode.
meteorite	A piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the earth s surface from outer space as a meteor Over 90 per cent of meteorites are of rock while the remainder consist wholly or partly of iron and nickel.
moon	The period between successive new moons 29 531 days. The clock had a moon that showed various phases.
neptune	A giant planet with a ring of ice particles; the 8th planet from the sun is the most remote of the gas giants.
observation	The act of observing; taking a patient look. She was brought into hospital for observation.
orbit	Of a celestial object or spacecraft move in orbit round a star or planet. Audiences drawn largely from outside the Party orbit.
planet	Astronomy any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun viewed from the constellation Hercules all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction. No generation has the right to pollute the planet.
pluto	The god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone.
saturn	A giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun.
sky	Throw or toss with a light motion. Dorcas had never seen so much sky.
spacecraft	A craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun.
spaceship	A spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction.
star	A star shaped character used in printing. Elinor was a star pupil.
sun	The rays of the sun. The birds are sunning their wings.
sunspot	A spot or patch that appears from time to time on the sun’s surface, appearing dark by contrast with its surroundings. Wrinkles sunspots and uneven skin tone and texture can all be traced to unprotected sun exposure.
universe	All existing matter and space considered as a whole the cosmos The universe is believed to be at least 10 billion light years in diameter and contains a vast number of galaxies it has been expanding since its creation in the Big Bang about 13 billion years ago. They study the evolution of the universe.
uranus	A giant planet with a ring of ice particles; the 7th planet from the sun has a blue-green color and many satellites.