perigee
Pronunciation
/pˈɛɹɪdʒˌiː/

Definition & Meaning of "perigee"in English

Perigee
01

the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a satellite or moon, where it is closest to the Earth

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
perigees
Examples
The satellite reached its perigee, drawing closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit around the planet.
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