falling star

noun

: meteor sense 2a

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And a falling star for good luck. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The creature arrived caged in a falling star that hit the Earth and broke open. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2025 Take advantage of these dark skies, soak in the Northern Lights, study constellations, and make a wish on a falling star. — Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Local high school students will create this original movement piece inspired by a falling star’s journey from displacement to belonging. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for falling star

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of falling star was in the 15th century

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falling star

noun
: meteor

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