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

Alexandria Eala, a rising global superstar, draws a new Filipino fanbase. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Regardless of Ohtani’s status for Sunday, the superstar’s feedback will continue to play a large role in the Dodgers’ decision-making. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

The 13-track project, which later came with accompanying music videos, became the blueprint for Beyoncé's superstar status after her successful debut studio album became the launchpad. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

The beloved country superstar, who died this week at 80, never embraced the feminist label. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 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