star
Star is defined as a bright point of light in the sky or a five-sided drawing that is meant to resemble the points of light in the sky.
(noun)- An example of star is what makes up the Big Dipper constellation.
- An example of star is a drawing of a five-sided point of light.
The definition of a star is a famous person or celebrity.
(noun)An example of a star is Brad Pitt.
To star is to take a lead role or take all the attention, especially in a movie or film.
(verb)An example of star is when you play the love interest in a romantic comedy movie.
See star in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- any of the luminous celestial objects seen as points of light in the sky; esp., any self-luminous celestial body having continuous nuclear reactions which send heat, light, etc. in all directions
- a conventionalized flat figure having (usually five or six) symmetrical projecting points, regarded as a representation of a star of the sky
- any mark, shape, emblem, or the like resembling such a figure, often used as an award, symbol of rank or authority, etc.
- asterisk
- Astrol. a zodiacal constellation or a planet regarded as influencing human fate or destiny
- fate; destiny; fortune
- a person who excels or performs brilliantly in a given activity, esp. a sport
- a prominent actor or actress, esp. one playing a leading role and having special billing in a given production
Origin: ME sterre < OE steorra, akin to Goth stairnō, Cornish sterenn < IE base *ster-, a star > Gr astēr, L stella (dim. < *ster-ela), star
transitive verb starred, starring
- to mark or set with stars as a decoration
- to mark with one or more stars as a grade of quality
- to mark with an asterisk
- to present or feature (an actor or actress) in a leading role
intransitive verb
- to perform brilliantly; excel
- to perform as a star, as in a theatrical production
adjective
- having exceptional skill and talent; outstanding; excelling others; leading: a star performer
- of a star or stars
See star in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. A self-luminous celestial body consisting of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity in which the energy generated by nuclear reactions in the interior is balanced by the outflow of energy to the surface, and the inward-directed gravitational forces are balanced by the outward-directed gas and radiation pressures.b. Any of the celestial bodies visible at night from Earth as relatively stationary, usually twinkling points of light.c. Something regarded as resembling such a celestial body.
- A graphic design having five or more radiating points, often used as a symbol of rank or merit.
- a. An artistic performer or athlete whose leading role or superior performance is acknowledged.b. One who is highly celebrated in a field or profession.
- a. An asterisk (*).b. The star key on a telephone: For customer service, press star.
- A white spot on the forehead of a horse.
- A planet or constellation of the zodiac believed in astrology to influence personal destiny.
- stars The future; destiny. Often used with the.
- Outstanding or famous, especially in performing something: a star researcher; a star figure skater.
- Of or relating to a star or stars.
- a. To ornament with stars.b. To award or mark with a star for excellence.
- To mark with an asterisk.
- To present or feature (a performer) in a leading role.
- To play the leading role in a theatrical or film production.
- To do an outstanding job; perform excellently.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English sterre
Origin: , from Old English steorra; see ster-3 in Indo-European roots
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