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   star

   /stɑː/

   noun

   • 1. a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun. Similar celestial bodyheavenly bodysunasteroidplanetplanetoidliterary:orb
   • 2. a conventional or stylized representation of a star, typically having five or more points: "the walls were painted with silver moons and stars"
   • ▪ a star-shaped symbol used to indicate a category of excellence: "the hotel has three stars"
   • ▪ an asterisk: "the captain has a star against his name"
   • ▪ a white patch on the forehead of a horse or other animal.
   • ▪ a Y-shaped arrangement of three-phase electrical windings.
   • ▪ a data or communication network in which all nodes are independently connected to one central unit: "computers in a star layout"
   • 3. a very famous or talented entertainer or sports player: "a sport star" Similar principalleading ladyleading manleadfemale leadmale leadheroheroinecelebritysuperstarnamebig namefamous namehousehold namesomebodysomeonelionleading lightcelebutantepublic figureimportant personVIPpersonalitypersonagenotabilitydignitaryworthygrandeeluminarypanjandruminformal:celebbigwigbig shotbig noisebig cheesebig gunbig fishbiggieheavymegastarnobkahunamacherhigh muckamuckhigh muckety-muckOpposite extranobody
   • ▪ an outstandingly successful person or thing in a group: "he's a rising star in the party"
   • 4. a planet, constellation, or configuration regarded as influencing a person's fortunes or personality: "his golf destiny was written in the stars" Similar horoscopeforecastaugurydated:nativity
   • ▪ a horoscope published in a newspaper or magazine: informal "what do my stars say?" Similar horoscopeforecastaugurydated:nativity
   • 5. used in names of starfishes and similar echinoderms with five or more radiating arms, e.g. cushion star, brittlestar.

   verb

   • 1. (of a film, play, or other show) have (someone) as a principal performer: "a film starring Liza Minnelli"
   • ▪ (of a performer) have a principal role in a film, play, or other show: "McQueen had starred in such epics as"
   • ▪ perform exceptionally in a game or other event: "Beckham starred in the win over Leeds"
   • 2. decorate or cover with star-shaped marks or objects: "thick grass starred with flowers"
   • ▪ mark (something) for special notice or recommendation with an asterisk or other star-shaped symbol: "the activities listed below are starred according to their fitness ratings"

   Word Origin Old Englishsteorra, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ster, German Stern, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin stella and Greek astēr.

   Derivatives

   • 1. starless adjective
   • 2. starlike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of star as a noun, verb, adjective, and suffix in English. Find out how to use star to refer to an object in space, a performer, a symbol, or a measure of quality.

   • English (US)

     If a movie, play, etc. stars someone, or if someone stars in...

   • StarGaze

     STARGAZE definition: 1. to look up at the stars and objects...

   • Star Sign

     STAR SIGN definition: 1. in astrology, any of the twelve...

   • Star: Italian Translation

     STAR translate: stella, star, stella, stella, avere il ruolo...

   • Star: Polish Translation

     STAR translate: gwiazda, gwiazda, gwiazda, gwiazda,...

   • Star: Thai Translation

     star translate: ดวงดาว, ดาว, รูปดาว, ดารานักแสดง, เป็นดารา,...

   • Star Turkish Translation

     STAR translate: yıldız, yıldız, meşhur şarkıcı/aktör/sporcu...

   • Star: German Translation

     STAR translate: der Stern, der Stern, der Stern, der Star,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › starStar Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StarStar - Wikipedia

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   A star's life begins with the gravitational collapse of a gaseous nebula of material largely comprising hydrogen, helium, and trace heavier elements. Its total mass mainly determines its evolution and eventual fate. A star shines for most of its active life due to the thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium in its core.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › starSTAR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A large, spherical celestial body consisting of a mass of gas that is hot enough to sustain nuclear fusion and thus produce radiant energy. Stars begin their life cycle as clouds of gas and dust called nebulae and develop, through gravitation and accretion, into increasingly hot and dense protostars .

6. www.britannica.com › science › star-astronomyStar | Definition, Light, Names, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 17, 2024 · A star is a self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines by radiation derived from its internal energy sources. Learn about the properties, evolution, types, and variations of stars, and how they compare with the Sun.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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