star

noun
UK: /stɑː/
US: /stɑːr/

  1. A bright point of light in the night sky which is a large, distant incandescent body like the sun.

    1. I saw a bright star last night above my house, it was amazing! [ ] [ ]
    2. The telescope allowed her to observe a distant star and its planetary system in detail. [ ] [ ]

  2. A famous or exceptionally talented performer or athlete.

    1. She is a star, everyone wants to be like her now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie star signed autographs for fans after the premiere last Friday. [ ] [ ]

  3. A conventional or stylized representation of a star, typically with five or more points.

    1. The flag has a star for each state of the country now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sheriff wore a silver star on his chest as a symbol of authority and respect. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

luminary celebrity headliner
star verb

  1. To feature or present prominently; to be the most important performer in a show, movie, or other production.

    1. She will star in the new movie this summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The famous actor will star as the main hero in the upcoming action movie. [ ] [ ]

  2. To mark with a star.

    1. Please star the important information that needs your quick attention. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager asked his assistant to star all the urgent tasks on the report. [ ] [ ]
star adjective

  1. Excellent; outstanding.

    1. She is a star student in class for sure. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company wants to hire star employees that contribute to its success. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "star" in English means: A bright point of light in the night sky which is a large, distant incandescent body like the sun., A famous or exceptionally talented performer or athlete., A conventional or stylized representation of a star, typically with five or more points..

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

Synonyms for "star": luminary, celebrity, headliner.

Example usage of "star": "I saw a bright star last night above my house, it was amazing!". More examples on the page.