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astronaut

/ˈæstΙΉΙ™ΛŒnΙ’t/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a person who travels and works in space.

When to Use

πŸ’¬Daily ConversationπŸ“°News & MediaπŸ“Exam Vocabulary
Elementary β€” simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

β€œWhen I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut and go to the moon.”

β€œHow long do astronauts usually stay on the space station?”

β–ΆFull Definition

A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

Related Words

Synonyms:
space travelercosmonaut
Word Family:
astronautsastronautics