What is the term for the streak of light in the sky produced by a meteoroid burning up in Earth's atmosphere?

The term for the streak of light seen in the sky caused by a meteoroid burning up as it enters Earth's atmosphere is "meteor." When a meteoroid enters the atmosphere at high speed, it encounters friction with the air, which causes it to heat up and glow brightly. This luminous phenomenon is what we refer to as a meteor, often colloquially known as a "shooting star" or "falling star."

To provide context, a meteorite is the fragment of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth's surface. An asteroid is a rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. A comet is an icy body that, when nearing the sun, releases gas and dust, forming a glowing coma and often a tail. Understanding these definitions helps clarify why "meteor" specifically describes the light phenomenon that occurs during atmospheric entry.