Meteor (noun)

1. A small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light.
2. A sudden, unexpected event or phenomenon.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french météore or latin meteorum, from greek meteōron "thing in the air, meteor".

Examples:

1. The meteor shower was a spectacular sight.
2. The meteor was seen in the sky for a few seconds before it burned out.
3. The meteor struck the earth with a great force, creating a massive crater.
4. The meteor was just a small rock, but it created a spectacular light show.
5. The company's meteoric rise to success was unexpected and unprecedented.