astronaut

IPA: ˈæstrʌnɑt

A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.
An American space traveler, when contrasted against equivalent terms from other countries such as cosmonaut, taikonaut, spationaut, and vyomanaut.
(Hong Kong) A person (typically man) working abroad away from their family.

Examples of "astronaut" in Sentences

The astronaut floated weightlessly through the vast expanse of space, taking in the breathtaking view of Earth below
After years of grueling training, the astronaut finally blasted off into the unknown on their first mission to Mars
The fearless astronaut bravely repaired the damaged solar panels on the International Space Station, ensuring the safety of the crew
As the spacecraft reentered the Earth's atmosphere, the astronaut felt the intense heat and turbulence of the fiery descent
The young boy dreamed of one day becoming an astronaut and exploring the wonders of the universe