Pronunciation

/ˈæstrənɔːt/

Definitions

• Noun: A person trained and qualified to travel and work in space, typically as a crew member of a spacecraft. [1]
• Verb: To engage in space travel or work as an astronaut. [2]

Phrases

• “Become an astronaut” refers to joining a program to train for space missions.
• “Astronaut training” encompasses the rigorous physical and mental preparation for spaceflight.
• “The International Space Station’s astronauts” designates the crew members working aboard the ISS.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “John dreamed of becoming an astronaut and exploring the cosmos.”
• Verb: “After years of hard work, she finally became an astronaut and went on her first mission.”
• “The astronauts spent months in zero gravity, conducting experiments and maintaining the station.”

Synonyms

• Spacewalker (US)
• Cosmonaut (Russia)
• Astral voyager
• Space traveler
• Spacefaring professional

References

1. Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Astronaut. https://www.merriam-webster.com/[dictionary](/post/dictionary/)/[astronaut](/post/astronaut/)
2. Oxford Languages. (n.d.). Astronaut. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/[definition](/post/definition/)/[astronaut](/post/astronaut/)