astronaut
noun
a person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.
astronauts
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pluralof astronaut.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Similar options in Texas are already available for military overseas voters and astronauts, but not for voters with disabilities.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
During that mission, astronauts will install the eighth and final solar array on the station's 3B power channel.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Although astronauts near the Moon are exposed to more radiation than those in low Earth orbit, the difference is not necessarily as dramatic as might be assumed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
You can even see the individual heat-scarred tiles resembling a handmade quilt and marvel at the crew hatch where astronauts entered the flight deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Equally important was the location of the moon—where it was when the astronauts took off and where it would be when they got there.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
