morning star

noun
UK: /ˈmɔːnɪŋ stɑː/
US: /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ stɑːr/

  1. The planet Venus when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise.

    1. The morning star shone brightly.
    2. Ancient cultures often associated the 'morning star' with deities and new beginnings.

  2. A person or thing that signals or heralds the beginning of something.

    1. She was the morning star of her generation.
    2. His early work was seen as the 'morning star' of a new era in art and design.

Synonyms

venus harbinger forerunner

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "morning star" in English means: The planet Venus when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise., A person or thing that signals or heralds the beginning of something..

The phonetic transcription of "morning star" is /ˈmɔːnɪŋ stɑː/ in British English and /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ stɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "morning star": venus, harbinger, forerunner.

Example usage of "morning star": "The morning star shone brightly.". More examples on the page.