telescope
word
/ˈtɛɫəˌskoʊp/
TE-luh-skohp
/tˈɛlɪskˌəʊp/
TE-li-skohp
Definition
A telescope is an instrument you look through to make distant objects appear closer and clearer, most commonly used for observing the stars and planets.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as a noun in scientific or educational contexts. Common collocations: 'look through a telescope', 'powerful telescope', 'space telescope'. Not used as a verb in everyday English.
Spanish: telescopioPortuguese (BR): telescópioPortuguese (PT): telescópioChinese (Simplified): 望远镜Chinese (Traditional): 望遠鏡Hindi: दूरबीनArabic: تلسكوبBengali: দুরবিনRussian: телескопJapanese: 望遠鏡Vietnamese: kính thiên vănKorean: 망원경Turkish: teleskopUrdu: دوربینIndonesian: teleskop
Example Sentences
The telescope is on the balcony.
basic
She borrowed the school's telescope for the astronomy club.
natural
Have you ever used a telescope to see the moon up close?
natural
He looked at the stars through his telescope.
basic
With this new telescope, you can see the rings of Saturn.
natural
I want a telescope for my birthday.
basic