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light-year
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. light-year
  2. 2. Light-year
This noun is a unit of distance used in astronomy, representing how far light travels in one year. It is used when describing the vast distances between stars or galaxies.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The guide said, "This star is 12 light-years from Earth."

Sentence 2

Furthermore, expressing distances in light-years makes comparisons easier.

Sentence 3

The spec sheet defines the observation range as within 100 light-years.

Sentence 4

Still, I thought, "I want a voice that can reach light-years away."

Sentence 5

My friend kept insisting "a light-year is a unit of time, right?" and I didn't know what to do.