English vocabulary

Space in English.

11 everyday space words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.

earth
moon
sun
star
rocket
planet
comet
galaxy
astronaut
UFO
telescope

About these space words

These 11 words cover space in everyday English, from earth and moon to telescope. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.

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What are the most common English words for space?

This page lists 11 everyday space words in English: earth, moon, sun, star, rocket, planet, comet, galaxy, astronaut, UFO, telescope. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.

How can I learn space vocabulary quickly?

Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.

Is this British or American English?

The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.

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