What does UFO mean?

Definitions for UFO
ˈyuˈɛfˈoʊ; sometimes ˈyu foʊufo

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word UFO.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. unidentified flying object, UFO, flying saucernoun

    an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins

Wiktionary

  1. UFOnoun

    An unidentified flying object.

  2. UFOnoun

    An alien spacecraft.

  3. ufonoun

    A UFO.

  4. Etymology: Reading of UFO as a word in its own right.

Wikipedia

  1. UFO

    An unidentified flying object (UFO), more recently renamed by US officials as an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP), is any perceived aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained. On investigation, most UFOs are identified as known objects or atmospheric phenomena, while a small number remain unexplained. Scientists and skeptic organizations such as the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry have provided prosaic explanations for a large number of claimed UFOs being caused by natural phenomena, human technology, delusions, or hoaxes. Small but vocal groups of ufologists favour unconventional, pseudoscientific hypotheses, often claiming that UFOs are evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Beliefs surrounding UFOs have inspired parts of new religions. While unusual sightings have been reported in the sky throughout history, UFOs became culturally prominent after World War II, escalating during the Space Age. The 20th century saw studies and investigations into UFO reports conducted by governments (such as Projects Grudge and Sign in the United States, and Project Condign in the United Kingdom), as well as by organisations and individuals.

ChatGPT

  1. ufo

    A UFO, or Unidentified Flying Object, is a term used to describe any aerial object or phenomenon that cannot be readily identified or explained through standard observation or examination, often linked with extraterrestrial life or advanced technology. The term does not necessarily indicate a belief in extraterrestrial life, but rather the presence of an object or occurrence in the sky that is not immediately recognizable.

Wikidata

  1. UFO

    UFO are an English heavy metal and hard rock band, who were formed in 1969. UFO became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. UFO were ranked No. 84 on VH1's '100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock'.

Editors Contribution

  1. ufonoun

    Universal flying ornament. A mysterious object seen in the sky for which, it is claimed, no orthodox scientific explanation can be found.

    I can imagine my own UFO after borrowing the idea from the aliens and making it better than they ever can.

    Etymology: Levitating invention


    Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 17, 2024  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of UFO in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of UFO in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of UFO in a Sentence

  1. Jan Harzan:

    Masters postulates that using a multidisciplinary scientific approach to the UFO phenomenon will be what it takes to solve this mystery once and for all, and I couldnt agree more, the premise that UFOs are us from the future is one of many possibilities that MUFON is exploring to explain the UFO phenomenon. All we know for sure is that we are not alone.

  2. Peter Davenport:

    Generally, we are getting more of what appear to be legitimate sightings of actual UFO’s then was the case even a few years ago.

  3. David Bromley:

    It's part therapy, part religion, part UFO group, it's a mix of things that's unlike any other religious group out there.

  4. Jan Harzan:

    Each month, MUFON receives between 500 and 1,000 UFO reports from all over the globe, these reports come from many credible sources, including airline pilots, military personnel, former intelligence officers, doctors, lawyers, as well as the general public.

  5. Gerald McMahon:

    With the recent spate of videos of UFO sightings that the Air Force and government are saying are the real thing.

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