shooting star

noun

1. meteor.

2. Also called prairie pointer. Also called American cowslip. any of several North American plants of the genus Dodecatheon, especially D. meadia, having pink or white flowers with reflexed petals and stamens forming a pointed beak.

shooting star

noun

1. an informal name for meteor

Word History and Origins

Origin of shooting star¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

It’s not supposed to be all unicorns and shooting stars.

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The key $175 level has acted as a major battleground, initially breaking out from a bull flag in May 2024 before quickly reversing after a bearish dark cloud cover and shooting star candle.

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Unfortunately, a nearly full moon for Southern California spectators made it very difficult to see shooting stars.

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The shower lights up the skies each summer, and is known for its bright, fast-moving meteors - often dubbed "shooting stars".

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“Punk rock is like a shooting star. I knew it wasn’t going to last,” he says.

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