Star

/stɑːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fixed luminous point in the night sky that is a large, remote body like the sun.

On a clear night, the sky is filled with countless stars.

A celestial body that emits light and energy, typically consisting of hydrogen and helium.

The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

A person who has achieved fame or prominence in a particular field, especially in entertainment.

After her performance, she quickly became a rising star in Hollywood.

A symbol used in ratings or rankings, typically a five-point scale.

The restaurant received a five-star rating for its excellent service.

A shape typically associated with various representations of stars, often with five points.

The Christmas tree was decorated with shiny star ornaments.

verb

To feature or cast someone in a leading role.

He will star in the upcoming action movie.

To mark with a star symbol, often to highlight or indicate importance.

Make sure to star the important items on your list.

Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra, from Proto-Germanic *sternô.

wish upon a star

To hope for something very special or impossible.

star-studded

Featuring a large number of famous participants, especially in entertainment.

shooting star

A meteor that burns up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

constellation

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

galaxy

A system of millions or billions of stars, along with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.

planet

A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.

To star in something

He’s going to star in the new superhero movie.

Star power

The event had a lot of star power with all the celebrities attending.