noun
- Plural of bolide; large, bright meteors that explode as they enter Earth's atmosphere, often producing a bright flash and loud sound.
Usage: astronomy; often used in scientific and news contexts
Examples
- Astronomers tracked several bolides that streaked across the night sky last month.
- The impact of ancient bolides may have shaped Earth's geological history.
- Witnesses reported seeing multiple bolides during the meteor shower.
- Scientists study bolides to better understand asteroid composition.
- The bright bolides were visible even from the city despite light pollution.