noun Download 🔗Share Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots. Examples : "The star on my daughter's favorite blanket reminded her of the constellation she saw last night. " astronomy space phenomena essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The star in the night sky twinkled brightly. " astronomy space physics science nature phenomena essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points. Examples : "The intricate star-shaped cookie cutter made a beautiful, five-pointed star design in the dough. " math figure essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An actor in a leading role. Examples : "Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party." entertainment person media essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity. Examples : "His teacher tells us he is a star pupil." person entertainment culture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An asterisk (*). Examples : "The teacher wrote a star next to Sarah's name on the report card. " mark writing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality. Examples : "The hotel received four stars, indicating a very good experience. " entertainment value essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle. Examples : "The dance troupe practiced their star formations for the school talent show. " dance music entertainment tradition culture group essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A planet supposed to influence one's destiny. Examples : "My grandmother believes the star sign she was born under has a special influence on her life choices. " astrology mythology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour. Examples : "The general's star shone brightly on his uniform, signifying his high rank in the army. " royal military title heraldry essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance. Examples : "The firework display used a special star composition to create brilliant, exploding points of light in the night sky. " material substance technical military weapon essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program. Examples : "The school play's lead actor will star in the upcoming musical. " entertainment media essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program. Examples : "The school play will star Emily as the lead character. " entertainment media essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mark with a star or asterisk. Examples : "The teacher starred the important dates on the calendar. " mark writing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle. Examples : "The artist starred the canvas with tiny, glittering sequins. " appearance astronomy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To shine like a star. Examples : "The new student's enthusiasm starred in the classroom presentation. " appearance nature essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading