star
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Pronunciation
- IPA /stɑː(ɹ)/
Noun
star noun
- Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.
- 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.
- A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
- An actor in a leading role.“Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party.”
Verb
star verb
- To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
- To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
- To mark with a star or asterisk.
- To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
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*stellarasteriskleadleadingmavensensationprincipalwhizzheadlinergeniusprimawizardwizadeptmajorhotshot
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