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UFOs

[ ˈjuː.ef.əʊ ]

Noun

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unidentified flying objects

UFOs refer to any aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained. These objects are often associated with extraterrestrial life and have been the subject of much speculation and debate.

Synonyms

flying saucers, unidentified flying objects.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
UFOs	General term used in most contexts when discussing anything related to mysterious objects seen in the sky that cannot be identified. This is a common abbreviation and is widely recognized. Many people claim to have seen UFOs in this area. The government released new information about UFOs.
unidentified flying objects	A more formal and precise term, often used in official reports, documents, or by scientists and researchers. It's useful when aiming to discuss the topic in a serious and professional manner. The research team is analyzing data on unidentified flying objects observed last year. The military released footage of unidentified flying objects.
flying saucers	Often used in a more casual or sensational context, referring specifically to the classic disc-shaped objects that people often describe when they see UFOs. This term might be used in popular culture, movies, or informal conversations. The old movies always showed flying saucers hovering over cities. My friend swears he saw a flying saucer last night.

Word

Description / Examples

UFOs

General term used in most contexts when discussing anything related to mysterious objects seen in the sky that cannot be identified. This is a common abbreviation and is widely recognized.

Many people claim to have seen UFOs in this area.
The government released new information about UFOs.

unidentified flying objects

A more formal and precise term, often used in official reports, documents, or by scientists and researchers. It's useful when aiming to discuss the topic in a serious and professional manner.

The research team is analyzing data on unidentified flying objects observed last year.
The military released footage of unidentified flying objects.

flying saucers

Often used in a more casual or sensational context, referring specifically to the classic disc-shaped objects that people often describe when they see UFOs. This term might be used in popular culture, movies, or informal conversations.

The old movies always showed flying saucers hovering over cities.
My friend swears he saw a flying saucer last night.

Examples of usage

Many people claim to have seen UFOs in the sky at night.
The military often investigates reports of UFO sightings.
UFO enthusiasts believe that governments are hiding information about alien visitations.

Translations

Translations of the word "UFOs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 OVNIs

🇮🇳 अज्ञात उड़ने वाली वस्तुएँ

🇩🇪 UFOs

🇮🇩 UFO

🇺🇦 НЛО

🇵🇱 UFO

🇯🇵 未確認飛行物体 (UFO)

🇫🇷 OVNIs

🇪🇸 OVNIs

🇹🇷 UFO'lar

🇰🇷 미확인 비행 물체

🇸🇦 الأجسام الطائرة المجهولة

🇨🇿 UFO

🇸🇰 UFO

🇨🇳 不明飞行物

🇸🇮 NLP (neznani leteči predmeti)

🇮🇸 Fljúgandi furðuhlutir (UFO)

🇰🇿 ББНЗ (Белгісіз Беймәлім Нысандар)

🇬🇪 ამოუცნობი მფრინავი ობიექტები

🇦🇿 NAM (Naməlum Uçan Obyektlər)

🇲🇽 OVNIs

Etymology

The term UFO was first coined in the 1950s by the United States Air Force to describe any airborne object that could not be identified. Since then, UFOs have captured the public imagination and have been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories and alleged sightings.