asteroids
nounUK /ˈæs.tər.ɔɪdz/
US /ˈæs.tə.rɔɪdz/
Asteroids are big rocks that float in space around the Sun.
Many asteroids orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Small rocky bodies left over from the formation of the solar system.
Scientists study asteroids to learn about the early solar system.
3. In video games, the name of a classic arcade game about shooting space rocks.
He played Asteroids at the retro arcade all afternoon.
4. Figurative use for many small problems or obstacles coming at someone at once.
Deadlines came at her like asteroids during finals week.