astronaut

UK
/ˈæstrənɔːt/
US
/ˈæstrəˌnɔt/

Translations

astronautnoun
astronauts
pl
UK
/ˈæstrənɔːt/
US
/ˈæstrəˌnɔt/
The astronaut prepared for months before embarking on the mission to the International Space Station.
L’astronaute s’est préparé pendant des mois avant d’entreprendre la mission vers la Station spatiale internationale.
Synonyms
space traveler
space explorer
aerospace engineer
astronautadjective
UK
/ˈæstrənɔːt/
US
/ˈæstrənɔt/
Used attributively before nouns to describe things relating to astronauts or space travel.
astronautiqueRelatif aux astronautes ou au vol spatial.
She enrolled in an astronaut training course.
Elle s’est inscrite à un cours de formation astronautique.

Definitions

astronautnoun
A person who is trained to travel and perform tasks in space.
The astronaut prepared for months before embarking on the mission to the International Space Station.
A person who has travelled beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first astronaut to orbit the Earth.
astronautadjective
Relating to astronauts or spaceflight; pertaining to or designed for astronauts.
She enrolled in an astronaut training course.