oort cloud
Pronunciation
/ˈuːət klˈaʊd/

Definition & Meaning of "oort cloud"in English

Oort cloud
01

a distant, hypothetical region surrounding the solar system, thought to harbor icy bodies and comets

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
proper
Examples
The Oort Cloud is a theorized reservoir of comets and icy bodies that extends far beyond the solar system.
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