English dictionary
star
adjectivePronunciation
stɑː(ɹ)
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- indicating the most important performer or role
noun
- the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
noun
- a star-shaped character * used in printing
noun
- (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
noun
- any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
noun
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
noun
- a performer who receives prominent billing
noun
- an actor who plays a principal role
noun
- a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
verb
- mark with an asterisk
verb
- be the star in a performance
verb
- feature as the star
Example sentences
the leading man
prima ballerina
prima donna
a star figure skater
the starring role
Linguists star unacceptable sentences
The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man