asteroid
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: asteroids
Sense 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.
Vật thể rắn tự nhiên nhỏ hơn hành tinh, lớn hơn thiên thạch, quay quanh ngôi sao
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
In the Solar System, such a body that orbits within the orbit of Jupiter.
Vật thể như vậy quay quanh Mặt Trời trong quỹ đạo của Sao Mộc
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Any member of the taxonomic class Asteroidea; a starfish.
Thành viên của lớp Asteroidea, một loại sao biển
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “asteroid” mean?
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.
Is “asteroid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.