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