any of millions of gaseous bodies of great mass, heat, and light, such as the sun, that radiate energy and are visible as points of light in the night sky
(also in pl)
in astrology, a configuration of the planets that is held to influence a person's destiny, character, etc
The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings — Shakespeare
(the stars) a horoscope
a stylized figure with five or more points that represents a star
a star-shaped object or symbol used as a medal, badge of rank, mark of excellence, etc
any famous performer or celebrity of stage, screen, or television, or sports personality
the leading performer of a group
a person who stands out among their fellows
informal a kind or generous person
(used before a noun) denoting outstanding quality, etc
a stylized figure, symbol, or ornament in the form of a star
an asterisk
a white patch on the forehead of a horse or other animal
used in the names of certain echinoderms (phylum including starfish; see echinoderm)
cushion star
a famous or outstanding performer or celebrity
informal a kind or generous person
(used before a noun) denoting outstanding quality, etc
have star quality
informal, dated an expression of astonishment
informal to see dots and flashes before one's eyes, as when stunned or dazed
one is becoming successful