Starlet: meaning, definitions and examples
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starlet
[ ˈstɑːrlɪt ]
famous
A young actress who is becoming famous in the entertainment industry, especially in movies or television.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She started her career as a starlet in independent films.
- The young starlet quickly rose to fame after her breakout role in the blockbuster movie.
Translations
Translations of the word "starlet" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrelinha
🇮🇳 छोटी सितारा
🇩🇪 Sternchen
🇮🇩 bintang kecil
🇺🇦 зірочка
🇵🇱 gwiazdka
🇯🇵 小さな星
🇫🇷 petite étoile
🇪🇸 estrellita
🇹🇷 küçük yıldız
🇰🇷 작은 별
🇸🇦 نجمة صغيرة
🇨🇿 hvězdička
🇸🇰 hviezdička
🇨🇳 小星星
🇸🇮 zvezdica
🇮🇸 lítill stjarna
🇰🇿 жұлдызша
🇬🇪 ვარსკვლავიკო
🇦🇿 kiçik ulduz
🇲🇽 estrellita
Etymology
The term 'starlet' originated in the early 20th century as a diminutive of 'star'. It was initially used to describe a young actress who was on the path to stardom. Over the years, the term has evolved to refer specifically to young female actresses making a name for themselves in the entertainment industry.
See also: megastar, star, stardom, stare, stars, starship, starve, superstar.