What is another word for falling star?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔːlɪŋ stˈɑː] (IPA) 
A "falling star" is another way of referring to a meteor or shooting star, which is a small piece of space debris that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up upon friction with the air. Other synonyms for falling star include "fireball," "meteorite," and "bolide." "Shooting star" is also commonly used for this phenomenon and is often associated with wishes. In addition, "falling comet" or "comet fragment" may be used if the object is identified as being a fragment of a comet rather than a meteor. Regardless of the term used, witnessing a falling star is a mesmerizing and magical experience that can leave onlookers in awe.
