noun
Uncommon
Astro
Astro (noun) means informal name for a player on the Houston Astros baseball team. Example: “The Astros clinched the pennant, and every Astro on the roster celebrated on the field.”
noun
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Informal name for a player on the Houston Astros baseball team.
"Jones became an Astro as the result of a pre-season trade."
"The Astros clinched the pennant, and every Astro on the roster celebrated on the field."
How to use Astro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual nickname for a member of the Houston Astros, used mainly in sports writing and commentary.
When to use it
Informal sports usage only; not a general dictionary word outside that context.
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The _____ clinched the pennant, and every Astro on the roster celebrated on the field.
Rhymes for Astro
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What does “Astro” mean?
The word “Astro” means informal name for a player on the Houston Astros baseball team. In plain terms, a casual nickname for a member of the Houston Astros, used mainly in sports writing and commentary.
How do you use “Astro” in a sentence?
Here is “Astro” used in a sentence: “The Astros clinched the pennant, and every Astro on the roster celebrated on the field.”
What part of speech is “Astro”?
“Astro” is a noun.
Is “Astro” a common word?
“Astro” is an uncommon word in modern English.
