superstar

noun

su·​per·​star ˈsü-pər-ˌstär 

1

: a star (as in sports or the movies) who is considered extremely talented, has great public appeal, and can usually command a high salary

Hollywood superstars

a superstar quarterback

The notion that superstars are protected by NBA refs is neither a new nor a particularly farfetched one.

—Jack McCallum

2

: one that is very prominent or is a prime attraction

From Wolfgang Puck to Alice Waters, America's leading chefs have become superstars.

—Marian Burros

With that the judge sentenced the one time superstar investor to three years in prison for his role in the largest insider-trading scandal in history.

—Time Magazine

Chardonnay is the superstar among white-wine grapes …

—Barbara Ensrud

superstardom

ˈsü-pər-ˌstär-dəm 

noun

Synonyms of superstar

• star
• celebrity
• personality

Examples of superstar in a Sentence

a basketball superstar

Recent Examples on the Web

In a World Cup dominated by superstars, Rodri arguably shone brighter than anyone else. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Donald apparently began to entertain the idea of a comeback early last month after the Rams acquired superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett in a trade with Cleveland. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

For example, while Messi may be today’s superstar, he was overcome by a coordinated system; so investing in the organization is critical. — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026

The pick is chock-full of superstar ingredients, including hyaluronic acid to hydrate, peptides to smooth signs of aging, and caffeine to tighten mature skin. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for superstar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar

Kids Definition

superstar

noun

su·​per·​star ˈsü-pər-ˌstär 

: a star (as in sports or the movies) who is considered extremely talented, has great public appeal, and can usually command a high salary

superstardom

-dəm 

noun