sirius
/ΛsΙͺriΙs/
B2 Β· Upper Int.β
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Simple Meaning
the brightest star in the night sky, also called the Dog Star
When to Use
πAcademic WritingπExam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate β fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
βCan you see Sirius tonight? It's the brightest one in the sky.β
βIn ancient Egypt, the rising of Sirius meant the Nile would flood soon.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
The brightest star in the night sky, located in the constellation Canis Major.
βSirius is often called the Dog Star because it is part of the Great Dog constellation.β
Related Words
Synonyms:
Dog Starbright star
Word Family:
Sirius