astronaut
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The astronaut used a Nikon Z9 digital camera equipped with a 400-millimeter focal-length lens.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
The spacecraft was then hoisted onto a specialized ship, and the four occupants -- Meir, American Jack Hathaway, French astronaut Sophie Adenot and Russian cosmonaut Andrei Fedyaev -- were helped out one by one.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Scott Tingle, chief of the Astronaut Office at Johnson, likewise highlighted the influence the two astronauts have had on NASA's astronaut corps.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Jeanette Epps, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, Zoomed into my living room from 250 miles above Earth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
“I bet when you’re a real astronaut, you’re going to find Planet Nine and it’ll be named ‘Mira’!
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
![]()
Along with everyday necessities for the astronauts, Dragon brought an unusual collection of scientific experiments that could help researchers develop new medical treatments and better understand how materials behave in space.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Basalts collected by Chang'e-6 show chemical signatures indicating that they originated from depleted mantle material, much like the low-Ti basalts brought back by Apollo astronauts.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Standing alongside legendary astronauts like Neil Armstrong and Dick Gordon, a schoolboy from Lancashire was there to see the final manned lunar landing mission.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Program provides reliable access to space while maximizing research and development by partnering with private U.S. companies, including SpaceX, to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Lovelace also designed the tests that the Mercury 7 astronauts had gone through at his Albuquerque clinic.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing astronaut
Occupations
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Elements of the Universe: Aster, Astro ("Star")
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
astro, aster
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word