ufos
word · lemma: ufo
Definition
UFOs are objects seen in the sky that people cannot easily identify, often believed to be spaceships from other planets.
Usage & Nuances
"UFOs" is almost always used in the plural form to talk about sightings of unexplained things in the sky. Associated with science fiction and conspiracy theories. Common collocations: 'UFO sighting', 'believe in UFOs', 'report UFOs'.
Spanish: ovnisPortuguese (BR): ovnisPortuguese (PT): ovnisChinese (Simplified): 不明飞行物Chinese (Traditional): 不明飛行物Hindi: यूएफओ (अनआइडेंटिफाइड फ्लाइंग ऑब्जेक्ट्स)Arabic: أجسام طائرة مجهولة الهويةBengali: ইউএফও (অজ্ঞাত উড়ন্ত বস্তু)Russian: НЛО (неопознанные летающие объекты)Japanese: UFO（未確認飛行物体）Vietnamese: UFO - vật thể bay không xác địnhKorean: UFO(미확인 비행 물체)Turkish: UFO - tanımlanamayan uçan cisimlerUrdu: یو ایف اوز (اڑن طشتریاں)Indonesian: UFO - benda terbang tak dikenal
Example Sentences
Some people believe that UFOs are real.
basic
The news showed pictures of UFOs in the sky.
basic
Many movies show UFOs visiting Earth.
basic
Did you see the video about those UFOs flying over the city last night?
natural
Some people claim to have seen UFOs, but there’s no proof.
natural
After the military report, interest in UFOs has really spiked.
natural