lodestar
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.lode·star
noun \ˈlōd-ˌstär\Definition of LODESTAR
1
archaic : a star that leads or guides; especially : north star
2
: one that serves as an inspiration, model, or guide
See Variants of LODESTAR
lode·star also load·star \ˈlōd-ˌstär\
Examples of LODESTAR
- The idea of public service has been a lodestar for her throughout her life.
- <a society seemingly with unbridled greed as its only lodestar>
Origin of LODESTAR
Middle English lode sterre, from lode course, from Old English lād
First Known Use: 14th century
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Rhymes with LODESTAR
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