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Stars: meaning, definitions and examples

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stars

 

[ stษ‘หrz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in the sky

Stars are large, luminous spheres of plasma held together by gravity. They emit light and heat through nuclear fusion reactions in their cores. Stars can be seen in the night sky and are often used for navigation and as symbols of hope and guidance.

Synonyms

astral objects, celestial bodies

Examples of usage

  • The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.
  • He used the stars to navigate his way through the desert.
  • The ancient sailors relied on the stars to guide their ships.
Context #2 | Noun

famous people

Stars can also refer to famous or talented individuals in the entertainment industry, such as actors, musicians, or athletes. These stars are often well-known and admired by the public for their skills or achievements.

Synonyms

celebrities, icons

Examples of usage

  • The Hollywood stars walked the red carpet at the movie premiere.
  • She became a star overnight after her hit song was released.
  • The soccer star scored a hat-trick in the championship game.
Context #3 | Verb

to shine brightly

When used as a verb, 'stars' means to shine brightly or to be the main attraction or focus. It can also refer to having a prominent role in a performance or event.

Synonyms

feature, shine

Examples of usage

  • The diamond necklace starred in the jewelry exhibition.
  • The talented actress starred in the blockbuster movie.
  • The city skyline was starred with bright lights during the festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "stars" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrelas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคคเคพเคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sterne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bintang-bintang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ั€ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gwiazdy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Ÿ (ใปใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtoiles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrellas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑldฤฑzlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ„๋“ค (๋ณ„)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฌูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hvฤ›zdy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hviezdy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Ÿๆ˜Ÿ (xฤซngxฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvezde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjรถrnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะปะดั‹ะทะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ulduzlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrellas

Etymology

The word 'stars' originated from Old English 'steorra' and is related to other Germanic languages. Throughout history, stars have been a subject of fascination and study, with ancient civilizations using them for navigation, timekeeping, and religious purposes. In modern times, stars continue to captivate us with their beauty and mystery, inspiring art, literature, and scientific exploration.

See also: megastar, star, stardom, stare, starlet, starship, starve, superstar.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,785, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.