star

1 syllable · also starred, starring

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As a noun, star means any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots. As a verb, it means appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

Meanings of star

25 meanings

noun

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.
starA luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
geometryA concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.
actingAn actor in a leading role.
“Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party.”
An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
“His teacher tells us he is a star pupil.”
JamaicamleAAVE(by extension) A friend, a mate, a pal.
printingAn asterisk (*) or symbol (★).
A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
astrologyA planet supposed to influence one's destiny.
“What's in the stars for you today? Find out in our horoscope.”
A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.
A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any fieldperson
Similar: ace, adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin

verb

To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
“She starred in dozens of silent movies.”
To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
“The show stars Calista Flockhart as a high-powered lawyer.”
To mark with a star or asterisk.
To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
To shine like a star.