comet

Pronunciation

• enPR: kŏm'ət, IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒmət/

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Noun

Singular comet

Plural comets

1. (countable) A comet is an object in outer space in an orbit that has dust surrounding its main mass, including a tail formed from gas from it.
   • Synonym: ☄

   I could see the bright blue comet passing my window at night.