starlet

noun

star·​let ˈstär-lət 

: a young movie actress being coached and publicized for starring roles

Examples of starlet in a Sentence

She was a starlet in the 1940s.

Recent Examples on the Web

Having entered the industry as a starlet in 2018, Willis had reached its apex in less than three years — and was already looking past the glass ceiling that separates adult performers from mainstream recognition. — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

At 16 years old, the starlet was focused on work, as this was her first-ever film. — Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2026

Born Norma Jean Mortenson, the Hollywood starlet was also known as Norma Jeane Baker and Norma Jeane Dougherty before adopting the stage name of Marilyn Monroe in 1946. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

From her starlet start to wellness mogul ascension, Gwyneth Paltrow’s golden tresses have always been synonymous with her name. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for starlet

• carlot
• harlot
• scarlet
• starlit
• varlet

Kids Definition

starlet

noun

star·​let ˈstär-lət 

: a young movie actress