Meaning
meteor, one-hit wonder
- a streak of light in the sky caused by a meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere
- a person or thing that enjoys brief, intense fame before disappearing
In a sentence
Ieri sera abbiamo visto una meteora luminosa nel cielo stellato.
Yesterday evening we saw a bright meteor in the starry sky.
Quel cantante è stato solo una meteora del panorama musicale.
That singer was just a flash in the pan on the music scene.
La sua carriera non fu duratura, ma solo una breve meteora.
His career was not long-lasting, but merely a brief flash.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| meteora | feminine · singular |
| meteore | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Metaphorically used in music, sports, and culture for someone who quickly rises and falls from fame.