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star

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈaʃ.tɾu/as·tro

Definition

1

Celestial 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.”

Common combinations

celestial bodyrising starmovie star

Idiomatic expressions

  • a rising star