First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1star
noun, often attributive \ˈstär\
: any one of the objects in space that are made of burning gas and that look like points of light in the night sky
: a star or planet especially in a certain position that is believed in astrology to influence people's lives
: something (such as a symbol or medal) with five or more points that represents or suggests a star
Full Definition of STAR
1
a : a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night b : a self-luminous gaseous spheroidal celestial body of great mass which produces energy by means of nuclear fusion reactions
2
a (1) : a planet or a configuration of the planets that is held in astrology to influence one's destiny or fortune —usually used in plural (2) : a waxing or waning fortune or fame <her star was rising> b obsolete : destiny
3
a : a conventional figure with five or more points that represents a star; especially : asterisk b : an often star-shaped ornament or medal worn as a badge of honor, authority, or rank or as the insignia of an order c : one of a group of conventional stars used to place something in a scale of value
4
: something resembling a star <was hit on the head and saw stars>
5
a : the principal member of a theatrical or operatic company who usually plays the chief roles b : a highly publicized theatrical or motion-picture performer c : an outstandingly talented performer <a track star> d : a person who is preeminent in a particular field
— star·less \-ləs\ adjective
— star·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of STAR
Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra; akin to Old High German sterno star, Latin stella, Greek astēr, astron
Related to STAR
- Antonyms
- nobody, noncelebrity
Other Astronomy Terms
2star
verb
: to play the most important role in a movie, play, etc.
: to have (someone) as the most important performer
: to perform extremely well
starredstar·ring
Full Definition of STAR
transitive verb
1
: to sprinkle or adorn with stars
2
a : to mark with a star as being preeminent b : to mark with an asterisk
3
: to feature in the most prominent or important role <the movie stars a famous stage personality>
intransitive verb
1
: to play the most prominent or important role
2
: to perform outstandingly
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First Known Use of STAR
1718
3star
adjective
Definition of STAR
1
: of, relating to, or being a star <received star billing>
2
: of outstanding excellence : preeminent <a star athlete>
First Known Use of STAR
1821
STARS Defined for Kids
1star
noun \ˈstär\
Definition of STAR for Kids
1
: any of the heavenly bodies except planets which are visible at night and look like fixed points of light
2
: a figure or object with five or more points that represents or suggests a star in the sky
3
: a very talented or popular performer <a movie star>
4
: a planet that is believed in astrology to influence someone's life <She was born under a lucky star.>
5
: the principal member of a theater or opera company
2star
verb
starredstar·ring
Definition of STAR for Kids
1
: to mark with a star or an asterisk as being special or very good
2
: to present in the role of a star <The show stars my favorite actor.>
3
: to play the most important role <She will star in a new play.>
4
: to perform in an outstanding manner <She starred in soccer this season.>
3star
adjective
Definition of STAR for Kids
1
: being favored or very popular <the teacher's star pupil> <a star athlete>
2
: being of outstanding excellence <a star chef>
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