Definition

A natural light display in the sky, often seen in polar regions, caused by particles from the sun interacting with the Earth's atmosphere.

Example

The aurora lit up the night sky with beautiful colors of green and purple.

Conversation

Have you ever seen the aurora in person?

No, but I've heard it's absolutely stunning at night.

It really is! The colors dancing in the sky are mesmerizing.

I would love to experience that someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aurora comes from Latin 'aurora' (meaning dawn or daybreak). The word refers to the natural light display in the sky, often seen in the polar regions, which resembles the colors of dawn.

Memory Tip

Picture the beautiful colors of the sky at 'dawn' — that's what 'aurora' represents, a stunning display of light.

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