any of a vast number of celestial objects that are visible in the clear night sky as points of light
2.
a.
a hot gaseous mass, such as the sun, that radiates energy, esp as light and infrared radiation, usually derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior, and in some cases as ultraviolet, radio waves, and X-rays. The surface temperature can range from about 2100 to 40 000°C
See also Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, giant star, white dwarf, neutron star, black hole
b.
(as modifier)
a star catalogue
▶ Related adjectives: astral, sidereal, stellar
3. astrology
a.
a celestial body, esp a planet, supposed to influence events, personalities, etc
b. (plural) another name for horoscope (sense 1)
4.
an emblem shaped like a conventionalized star, usually with five or more points, often used as a symbol of rank, an award, etc
5.
a small white blaze on the forehead of an animal, esp a horse
6. Also called: star facet
any of the eight triangular facets cut in the crown of a brilliant
7.
a.
a distinguished or glamorous celebrity, often from the entertainment world
b.
(as modifier)
star quality
8. another word for asterisk
9. (often capital)
a type of keelboat, designed to be crewed by two people
10. prison slang
a convict serving a first prison sentence
11. see stars
verbWord forms: stars, starring or starred
12. (transitive)
to mark or decorate with a star or stars
13.
to feature or be featured as a star
'Greed' starred Erich von Stroheim
Olivier starred in 'Hamlet'
Derived forms
starless (ˈstarless)
adjective
starlike (ˈstarˌlike)
adjective
Word origin
Old English steorra; related to Old Frisian stēra, Old Norse stjarna, German Stern, Latin stella
Examples of 'starring' in a sentence
starring
'If you're starring in a Broadway show you have to turn up every night.
Laurie Graham MR STARLIGHT (2001)
Here's a rare starring moment for the gall bladder.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Injuries played a part in their first defeat but not the starring role.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Is she starring in any new dramas soon?
The Sun (2007)
They must be versatile, work hard and play a starring role in the wardrobe.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
However, nobody is keen on taking on the starring role in the performance.
The Sun (2011)
The presenters were out there starring, but we in the backroom team ran them.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It's hardly a starring role, but it's good for the voice.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Even onions can take a starring role in your weekly menu.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
All related terms of 'starring'
star
A star is a large ball of burning gas in space. Stars appear to us as small points of light in the sky on clear nights.
star facet
any of a vast number of celestial objects that are visible in the clear night sky as points of light
pip
Pips are the small hard seeds in a fruit such as an apple, orange , or pear.
pipped
a short high-pitched sound, a sequence of which can act as a time signal, esp on radio
pipping
a short high-pitched sound, a sequence of which can act as a time signal, esp on radio
co-starring
an actor who shares star billing with another
starring role
a main role ; the main role
co-star
An actor's or actress's co-stars are the other actors or actresses who also have one of the main parts in a particular film.