Leonid Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫiənɪd

LEE-uh-nid

UK

ˈliː.ə.nɪd

LEE-uh-nid

Definition

A Leonid is a type of meteor that comes from the Leonids meteor shower, which appears to radiate from the constellation Leo and happens every November.

Usage & Nuances

'Leonid' is mainly used in scientific and astronomical contexts. Commonly appears in the plural ('Leonids') when referring to the meteor shower. Not to be confused with the male given name 'Leonid.'

• Spanish: leónida
• Portuguese (BR): leonídeo
• Portuguese (PT): leónida
• Chinese (Simplified): 狮子座流星
• Chinese (Traditional): 獅子座流星
• Hindi: लियोनिड (उल्का)
• Arabic: شهب الأسدية
• Bengali: লিওনিড (উল্কা)
• Russian: леонид (метеор)
• Japanese: レオニド流星
• Vietnamese: sao băng Leonid
• Korean: 레오니드 유성
• Turkish: Leonid (meteor)
• Urdu: لیونڈ (شہاب ثاقب)
• Indonesian: leonid (meteor)

Example Sentences

We saw a leonid in the sky last night.

basic

A leonid is a type of meteor.

basic

The leonid shower happens every November.

basic

Did you catch the leonid streaking across the sky last night?

natural

Every year, people gather to watch the leonid shower.

natural

I stayed up late hoping to see at least one leonid tonight.

natural