star

[[t]stɑr[/t]]

n. adj. v. starred, star•ring

1) astron. any of the various types of hot, gaseous, self-luminous celestial bodies, as the sun or Polaris, whose energy is derived from nuclear-fusion reactions

2) cvb any celestial body, except the moon, that appears as a fixed point of light in the night sky:

the evening star[/ex]

3) astrol. Usu., stars. a heavenly body, esp. a planet, regarded as an astrological influence on human affairs

4) cvb one's fortune or success in relation to advancement or decline:

Your star will rise someday[/ex]

5) a conventionalized figure usu. having five or six points radiating from or disposed about a center

6) this figure used as an ornament, badge, mark of excellence, etc

7) sbz

a) a prominent actor, singer, or the like, esp. one who plays the leading role in a production

b) a gifted or highly celebrated person in some art, profession, or field

8) pri an asterisk

9) jew

a) the asterism in a crystal or a gemstone, as in a star sapphire

b) a crystal or a gemstone having such asterism

c) star facet

10) mil

a) a gold or bronze star worn on the ribbon of a naval decoration to represent an additional award of the same decoration

b) a silver star worn in place of five gold or bronze stars

11) a white spot on the forehead of a horse

12) celebrated, prominent, or distinguished; preeminent:

a star reporter[/ex]

13) of or pertaining to a star or stars

14) to set with or as if with stars; spangle

15) sbz to feature as a star:

an old movie starring Rudolph Valentino[/ex]

16) to mark with a star or asterisk, as for special notice

17) to shine as a star; be brilliant or prominent

18) sbz (of a performer) to appear as a star

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME sterre, OE steorra, c. OFrisstēr, OHG, OS sterra; akin to OHG sterno, ON stjarna, Go stairno, L stella, Gk astḗr star′less, adj. star′like` adj.