terrestrial object

Definitions

A physical object that originates from or exists on the Earth, as opposed to one from outer space.

Any object that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals, similar in composition to the Earth.

Examples

The telescope was specifically designed to track the movement of any unidentified terrestrial object within the atmosphere.

Scientists analyzed the composition of the terrestrial object found in the crater to determine if it originated from Earth.

Synonyms

earthly object ground-based item land-based entity mundane object

Antonyms

celestial body extraterrestrial object space object astronomical entity