earthrise

earth·rise

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [urth-rahyz]
- /ˈɜrθˌraɪz/
- /ˈɜːθraɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [urth-rahyz]
- /ˈɜrθˌraɪz/

Definitions of earthrise word

noun earthrise the rising of the earth above the horizon of the moon or other celestial body, viewed from that body's surface or from a spacecraft orbiting it. 1
noun earthrise The time of \"day\" when the Earth begins to rise over the horizon of another planet according to a local observer. 1
noun earthrise the apparent rising of the earth above the lunar horizon, as seen from a satellite or similar spacecraft emerging from the far side of the moon 0
noun earthrise the rising of the upper limb of the earth above the horizon of the moon, as seen from the moon 0
noun earthrise The time of "day" when the Earth begins to rise over the horizon of another planet according to a local observer. 0
noun earthrise The irregular event of the Earth appearing above the horizon of the moon. 0

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Origin of earthrise

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; earth + (sun)rise

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Parts of speech for Earthrise

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earthrise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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