Star: meaning, definitions and examples
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star
[ stɑːr ]
in the sky
A fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.
Synonyms
asterism, celestial body, heavenly body
Examples of usage
- The stars twinkled in the dark night sky.
- She wished upon a star for good luck.
famous person
A famous or exceptionally talented performer in the entertainment industry.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She became a star after her breakout role in the movie.
- He is a rising star in the music industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "star" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrela
🇮🇳 सितारा
🇩🇪 Stern
🇮🇩 bintang
🇺🇦 зірка
🇵🇱 gwiazda
🇯🇵 星 (ほし, hoshi)
🇫🇷 étoile
🇪🇸 estrella
🇹🇷 yıldız
🇰🇷 별 (byeol)
🇸🇦 نجم (najm)
🇨🇿 hvězda
🇸🇰 hviezda
🇨🇳 星 (xīng)
🇸🇮 zvezda
🇮🇸 stjarna
🇰🇿 жұлдыз (zhuldız)
🇬🇪 ვარსკვლავი (varskvlavi)
🇦🇿 ulduz
🇲🇽 estrella
Word origin
The word 'star' originated from the Old English word 'steorra' which is related to the Old High German word 'sterno'. Stars have long been a source of fascination for humanity, with various cultures attributing different meanings and significance to them. In astronomy, stars are massive spheres of plasma held together by gravity, emitting light and energy through nuclear fusion reactions in their cores.
See also: megastar, stardom, stare, starlet, stars, starship, starve, superstar.