crater

/ˈkreɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A depression in the surface of the Earth, the Moon, or other celestial body, formed by a volcanic eruption, impact, or other event.

“The astronauts landed their spacecraft near the massive crater left by a meteorite impact.”

Synonyms

  • caldera
  • depression
  • impact site

Antonyms

  • hill
  • mound