stardom

noun

star·​dom ˈstär-dəm 

: the status or position of a star

Examples of stardom in a Sentence

an actress who has achieved movie stardom

Recent Examples on the Web

It is inspired by the true story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême (Voisin), who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

His relationship with pop stardom has changed drastically over the years. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

Related In the sketch, four of KATSEYE’s six members appear as judges overseeing a new crop of contestants whose journey to pop stardom is much more chaotic than the first season. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2026

The book covers the years leading up to his skyrocket to stardom in the 1976 film, starting with a childhood marked by abuse and neglect. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stardom

• sephardim

Kids Definition

stardom

noun

star·​dom ˈstärd-əm 

: the status or position of a star