shooting star
noun
1
: a visual meteor appearing as a temporary streak of light in the night sky
2
: any of several North American perennial herbs (genus Dodecatheon, especially D. meadia) of the primrose family that have entire oblong leaves and showy flowers with reflexed petals
3
: one resembling a shooting star especially in sudden and temporary brilliance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web But Lora Lee was a shooting star — one that would quickly crash-land. 
Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 Specifically, French said, bees flock to prairie smoke in early spring, followed by shooting star, both of which are native early bloomers. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2022 The best spot in this match came when Orange Cassidy tried to play possum and Ospreay missed an initial dive, only to quickly hit a follow-up shooting star. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Beloved Black celebrities from the stage, screen, and airwaves will hit the stage to hand out the signature shooting star to the people that created 20201’s biggest and best moments of Black excellence. Essence, 23 June 2022 But Lora Lee was a shooting star — one that would quickly crash-land. Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 Wildflowers found at various elevations include mountain shooting star, Western columbine, Elephant’s Head, and slim larkspur. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022 But Lora Lee was a shooting star — one that would quickly crash-land. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022 Arnold’s signature wrestling move is the shooting star press. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 5 May 2022 See More
Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 Specifically, French said, bees flock to prairie smoke in early spring, followed by shooting star, both of which are native early bloomers. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2022 The best spot in this match came when Orange Cassidy tried to play possum and Ospreay missed an initial dive, only to quickly hit a follow-up shooting star. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Beloved Black celebrities from the stage, screen, and airwaves will hit the stage to hand out the signature shooting star to the people that created 20201’s biggest and best moments of Black excellence. Essence, 23 June 2022 But Lora Lee was a shooting star — one that would quickly crash-land. Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 Wildflowers found at various elevations include mountain shooting star, Western columbine, Elephant’s Head, and slim larkspur. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022 But Lora Lee was a shooting star — one that would quickly crash-land. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022 Arnold’s signature wrestling move is the shooting star press. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 5 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
shooting star
noun
: a meteor appearing as a temporary streak of light in the night sky