noun
Uncommon
nebula
NEHB-yuu-luh
Nebula (noun) means a vast cloud of gas and dust in space, often glowing or reflecting light from nearby stars. Example: “The telescope captured stunning colors in the Orion Nebula.”
noun
1
A vast cloud of gas and dust in space, often glowing or reflecting light from nearby stars.
"The telescope captured stunning colors in the Orion Nebula."
"New stars are often born inside a nebula."
2
Medical: a cloudy patch on the cornea of the eye.
"The nebula on his cornea slightly blurred his vision."
How to use nebula
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cloud-like formation of gas and dust in space, often where stars are forming.
Common pairings
the Orion Nebula
a spiral nebula
nebula cloud
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Word forms
- Plural
- nebulae, nebulas, nebulæ
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Etymology
From Latin nebula, meaning "little cloud" or "mist."
Rhymes for nebula
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What does “nebula” mean?
The word “nebula” means a vast cloud of gas and dust in space, often glowing or reflecting light from nearby stars. In plain terms, a cloud-like formation of gas and dust in space, often where stars are forming.
How do you pronounce “nebula”?
“Nebula” is pronounced NEHB-yuu-luh (/ˈnɛbjʊlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “nebula” in a sentence?
Here is “nebula” used in a sentence: “The telescope captured stunning colors in the Orion Nebula.”
What part of speech is “nebula”?
“Nebula” is a noun.
Where does the word “nebula” come from?
The word “nebula” comes from Latin. From Latin nebula, meaning "little cloud" or "mist.".
Is “nebula” a common word?
“Nebula” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nebula” have?
“Nebula” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a vast cloud of gas and dust in space, often glowing or reflecting light from nearby stars.
