multiple star

noun

: several stars in close proximity that appear to form a single system

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Fomalhaut is also part of a multiple star system, with two other fainter companion stars. Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Despite having multiple star players, the team failed to make a deep run. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025 Ahead of the show's renewal, multiple stars teased the series return and confirmed that fans can expect plenty of luxury listings, high-end fashion and, of course, office drama. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 Quinn’s group welcomes back multiple stars, including Babson College commit Kate Schneider, one of the state’s leading scorers last year (32 goals, 17 assists). Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multiple star

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multiple star was in 1786

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“Multiple star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20star. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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