meteorite
noun
me·te·or·ite
ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt 
: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth without being completely vaporized
Examples of meteorite in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Researchers believe meteorite impacts are the most likely explanation — high-energy collisions that would have generated intense heat and pressure, transforming aluminum-rich surface materials into corundum.
—
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Researchers believe meteorite impacts are the most likely explanation.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The researchers exposed a piece of the Murchison meteorite, which contains organic molecules, to TMAH.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The sample is a single spherical meteorite weighing 44 grams, with a dark molten outer shell.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meteorite
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Researchers believe meteorite impacts are the most likely explanation.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The researchers exposed a piece of the Murchison meteorite, which contains organic molecules, to TMAH.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The sample is a single spherical meteorite weighing 44 grams, with a dark molten outer shell.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meteorite
Cite this Entry
“Meteorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteorite. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
meteorite
noun
me·te·or·ite
ˈmēt-ē-ə-ˌrīt
: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
