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Costar: meaning, definitions and examples

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costar

 

[ หˆkษ’stษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

film industry

A costar is an actor who performs alongside the lead actors in a film, television show, or theater production. Costars typically have significant roles but are not the main character. They contribute to the storyline and often interact closely with the leads. The presence of costars can enhance the depth and complexity of the narrative, allowing for various character dynamics. The term is commonly used in both theatrical and cinematic contexts.

Synonyms

co-actor, secondary actor, supporting actor

Examples of usage

  • The costars had great chemistry on screen.
  • She was cast as the costar in the upcoming drama.
  • Both costars received praise for their performances.

Translations

Translations of the word "costar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น co-estrela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคน-เค…เคญเคฟเคจเฅ‡เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Co-Star

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bintang pendukung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพ-ะฐะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aktor drugoplanowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฑๆผ”่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acteur secondaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coestrella

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yan rol oyuncusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์—ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุซู„ ู…ุณุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spoluhvฤ›zda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spoluhviezda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…่ง’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soigralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlutverk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ะปะตัะบะตะฝ ะฐะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ-แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birlikdษ™ ulduz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coestrella

Etymology

The term 'costar' combines the prefix 'co-', meaning 'together', with 'star', which refers to a leading actor in a performance. This linguistic formation emerged in the early 20th century as the film and theater industries expanded. As more actors gained recognition for their work in substantial roles that complemented the leads, the need for a term to describe these performers arose. Initially spelled as 'co-star', it has evolved into a more streamlined form, 'costar'. Its usage increased significantly during Hollywood's Golden Age, when ensemble casts became popular in movies and musicals. Since then, the concept of the costar has been an integral part of the entertainment industry, capturing the collaborative nature of performance art.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,751, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.