star

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Pronunciation
/stɑː(ɹ)/
/stɑɹ/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

2 Definition

A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.

3 Definition

A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.

4 Definition

An actor in a leading role.

Example Sentences
  • Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party.
5 Definition

An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.

Example Sentences
  • His teacher tells us he is a star pupil.
6 Definition

An asterisk (*).

7 Definition

A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.

8 Definition

A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.

9 Definition

A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.

Example Sentences
  • What's in the stars for you today? Find out in our horoscope.
10 Definition

A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.

11 Definition

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

2 Definition

To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

3 Definition

To mark with a star or asterisk.

4 Definition

To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.

5 Definition

To shine like a star.