Astronaut
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Astronaut is a noun meaning A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.
Meaning
A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.
More Meanings
- (Hong Kong) A person (typically man) working abroad away from their family.
Word Forms
- astronauts
Synonyms for astronaut
Depending on context, synonyms include cosmonaut, spaceman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spaceman, cosmonaut, spacecraft, spaceship, aerospace, pilot.
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