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star
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈaʃ.tɾu/as·tro
Definition
1Celestial body; star or planet. By extension, a very famous or brilliant person in a field.
Usage examples
“Astronomers observed an unknown star in that galaxy.”
“The young actress is the new star of Portuguese cinema.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
celestial bodyrising starmovie star
Idiomatic expressions
- a rising star