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Star

stɑː

Star definitions
noun
star stars
  1. a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun
  2. a conventional or stylized representation of a star, typically having five or more points

    "the walls were painted with silver moons and stars"

    • a star-shaped symbol used to indicate a category of excellence

      "the hotel has three stars"

    • an asterisk

      "the captain has a star against his name"

    • a white patch on the forehead of a horse or other animal
    • a Y-shaped arrangement of three-phase electrical windings
    • a data or communication network in which all nodes are independently connected to one central unit

      "computers in a star layout"

  3. a very famous or talented entertainer or sports player

    "a sport star"

    • an outstandingly successful person or thing in a group

      "he's a rising star in the party"

  4. a planet, constellation, or configuration regarded as influencing a person's fortunes or personality

    "his golf destiny was written in the stars"

    • a horoscope published in a newspaper or magazine

      "what do my stars say?"

  5. used in names of starfishes and similar echinoderms with five or more radiating arms, e.g. cushion star, brittlestar
verb
stars starring starred star
  1. (of a film, play, or other show) have (someone) as a principal performer

    "a film starring Liza Minnelli"

    • (of a performer) have a principal role in a film, play, or other show

      "McQueen had starred in such epics as The Magnificent Seven"

    • perform exceptionally in a game or other event

      "Beckham starred in the win over Leeds"

  2. decorate or cover with star-shaped marks or objects

    "thick grass starred with flowers"

    • mark (something) for special notice or recommendation with an asterisk or other star-shaped symbol

      "the activities listed below are starred according to their fitness ratings"