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How do you spell Asteroid?

Correct spelling

asteroid

Remember ASTER (star) + OID ending - it's star-like, so keep the E!

Why is asteroid spelled this way?

From Greek asteroeides, star-like. ASTER (star) + EIDOS (form). Asteroids looked like stars through early telescopes — points of light that moved, revealing themselves as small rocky worlds.

Common misspellings of asteroid

astroidasterodasteriodasteroyd

Example

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter contains millions of rocky objects.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell asteroid?+
The correct spelling is "asteroid". Remember ASTER (star) + OID ending - it's star-like, so keep the E!
Is it astroid or asteroid?+
The correct spelling is "asteroid", not "astroid".

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