Silver Star

noun

: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action

called also Silver Star Medal

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He was awarded the Silver Star. Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 9 June 2026 Walker, initially arrested in 2021, was alleged to have been the leader of the 438 gang, based in the Silver Star Road area of Orlando. Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026 Sixteen-year-old Mary is surrounded by the Silver Star Rangers — an all-male quintet decked out in hokey western shirts, neckerchiefs and cowboy hats. John Ficarra, Washington Post, 8 May 2026 Silver Star’s resident chickens also entertain visitors while supplying the kitchen with eggs for each day’s farm-fresh breakfast. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Silver Star

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Silver Star was in 1932

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“Silver Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silver%20Star. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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