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meteorite crater
/ˈmiːtiəˌraɪt ˈkreɪtər/
Definition
1
A depression or bowl-shaped impact feature on the surface of a planet or moon caused by the high-velocity collision of a meteorite.
2
A geological scar serving as a permanent reminder that the universe occasionally enjoys playing a game of celestial darts with our planet.
Examples
He spent his entire weekend staring at a meteorite crater, mostly because it was the only thing in town more depressed than his dating life.
If you ever feel insignifican't, just remember that a giant space rock once turned a perfectly nice piece of land into a meteorite crater without even stopping to say sorry.
My backyard is starting to look like a meteorite crater, though my neighbors insist it is just what happens when I try to assemble IKEA furniture solo.