Star Definition
stär
starred, starring, stars
noun
stars
A celestial body that generates light and other radiant energy and consists 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.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World
A conventionalized flat figure having (usually five or six) symmetrical projecting points, regarded as a representation of a star of the sky.
Webster's New World
Something regarded as resembling such a celestial body.
American Heritage
Any mark, shape, emblem, or the like resembling such a figure, often used as an award, symbol of rank or authority, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- chief attraction
- matinee idol
- player
- favorite
- actress
- actor
- movie actress
- movie actor
- leading man
- leading lady
- luminary
- the flash
- headliner
- lead
- topliner
adjective
Outstanding or famous, especially in performing something.
A star researcher; a star figure skater.
American Heritage
Having exceptional skill and talent; outstanding; excelling others; leading.
A star performer.
Webster's New World
Of a star or stars.
Webster's New World
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verb
starred, starring, stars
To ornament with stars.
American Heritage
To mark or set with stars as a decoration.
Webster's New World
To mark with one or more stars as a grade of quality.
Webster's New World
To mark with an asterisk.
Webster's New World
To perform brilliantly; excel.
Webster's New World
idiom
have stars in (one's) eyes
- To be dazzled or enraptured, as with romantic love.
American Heritage
see stars
- To experience bright, flashing sensations, as from a blow to the head.
American Heritage
see stars
- to experience the sensation of lights brightly flashing before the eyes, as from a blow on the head
Webster's New World
thank one's (lucky) stars
- to be thankful for what appears to be good luck
Webster's New World
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Star
- have stars in (one's) eyes
- see stars
- see stars
- thank one's (lucky) stars
Origin of Star
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From Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra (“star"), from Proto-Germanic *sternô, *sternÇ (“star"), from Proto-Indo-European *hâ‚‚stḗr (“star"). Etymologically related to Esther.
From Wiktionary
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Middle English sterre from Old English steorra ster-3 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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