Astro

usgb/æstrəʊ,æstrə,əˈstrɑː/
noun

Short form for 'astronomer' or 'astronaut'.

She is an astro* heading to space for a scientific mission.
Visual representation of "astro" - Short form for 'astronomer' or 'astronaut'

Often appears as...

  • professional astro
  • famous astro

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Slang Usage

Used informally, often in casual conversations about space professions.

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My cousin is training to become an astro.
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Not Widely Recognized

Not all English speakers may understand 'astro' as 'astronomer' or 'astronaut'.

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I just met an astro—oh, I mean an astronomer.
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