/ˈveɪɡə/ VAY-guh

Definitions

1. noun

a bright star in the constellation Lyra, near the North Celestial Pole, and a reference star for navigation.

“The sailor used the star Vega as a guide to navigate through the ocean.”

2. noun

in astronomy, the brightest star in a constellation or a celestial object of a particular type.

“The astronomers observed the vega of the new constellation and took note of its properties.”

3. proper noun

the name of a car model, especially a sports car produced by Alfa Romeo.

“The owner drove his new Alfa Romeo Vega to the car show.”

4. noun

a unit of brightness or luminance in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one lumen per square centimeter.

“The vega of the light bulb was measured to ensure its brightness.”