Star: meaning, definitions and examples

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star

 

[ stɑːr ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

famous person

A famous or exceptionally talented performer in the entertainment industry.

Synonyms

celebrity, icon, superstar

Examples of usage

  • She became a star after her breakout role in the movie.
  • He is a rising star in the music industry.
Context #3 | Verb

perform brilliantly

To perform outstandingly or excellently in a particular activity or event.

Synonyms

dominate, excel, shine

Examples of usage

  • He starred in the school play.
  • She starred in the championship game.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,048, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.