Word: 
Rhymes   Near rhymes   Synonyms   [Definitions]   Homophones   Similar sound   Same consonants   Related  

Definitions of star:

  • noun:   (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
  • noun:   any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
  • noun:   an actor who plays a principal role
  • noun:   a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
  • noun:   someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  • noun:   the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
  • noun:   a star-shaped character * used in printing
  • noun:   a performer who receives prominent billing
  • verb:   feature as the star
    Example: "The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man"
  • verb:   mark with an asterisk
    Example: "Linguists star unacceptable sentences"
  • verb:   be the star in a performance
  • name:  A female given name (rare: 1 in 33333 females; popularity rank in the U.S.: #1890)
  • name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #23367)


Related words...
Related quotations...

Search for star at other dictionaries: OneLook, Answers.com, Merriam-Webster

See star used in context: 41 Shakespeare works, 1 quotation, 9 Bible passages, 256 definitions

Search for star:    [Definition]   Shakespeare   Quotes   Encyclopedia  

Image Map


Help, Feedback, Customize, Android app, iPhone/iPad app

Copyright © 2013 Datamuse