Main Entry:

¹star

Pronunciation:

\ˈstär\

Function:

noun

Usage:

often attributive

Etymology:

Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra; akin to Old High German sterno star, Latin stella, Greek astēr, astronomy

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night b: a self-luminous gaseous spheroidal celestial body of great mass which produces energy by means of nuclear fusion reactions2 a (1): a planet or a configuration of the planets that is held in astrology to influence one's destiny or fortune —usually used in plural (2): a waxing or waning fortune or fame <her star was rising> bobsolete : destiny3 a: a conventional figure with five or more points that represents a star ; especially : asterisk b: an often star-shaped ornament or medal worn as a badge of honor, authority, or rank or as the insignia of an order c: one of a group of conventional stars used to place something in a scale of value4: something resembling a star <was hit on the head and saw stars>5 a: the principal member of a theatrical or operatic company who usually plays the chief roles b: a highly publicized theatrical or motion-picture performer c: an outstandingly talented performer <a track star> d: a person who is preeminent in a particular field

— star·less \-ləs\ adjective

— star·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective