any of a class of stars, such as Capella and Arcturus, that have swelled and brightened considerably as they approach the end of their life, their energy supply having changed
Sometimes shortened to: giant. Compare supergiant
Examples of 'giant star' in a sentence
giant star
As Hanuman had predicted, it orbited a red giant star which the Sonderval immediately named Hanuman's Glory.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD
He had the fixed-points of the red giant star that Hanuman had divulged to Danlo.