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Bolide

Noun

1. A large, exceptionally bright meteor; a fireball.

Sample Sentence: The bolide streaked across the sky, leaving a trail of light behind it.

Noun

2. (Geology) A very large meteorite that explodes upon impact with the Earth's surface.

Sample Sentence: The impact of the bolide caused massive destruction in the area.

Noun

3. (Automotive) A high-performance sports car.

Sample Sentence: He drove his shiny new bolide at incredible speeds on the racetrack.

Adjective

4. (Informal) Highly impressive or successful.

Sample Sentence: The fashion show was a bolide event, attracting top designers and celebrities.