star

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a very famous and successful person, especially in films, music, or sports.

n. a highly prominent or brilliant person in a specific field, typically within the entertainment or sports industries.

Español:estrella

“She became a movie star after her first film was a huge success.”

“The young athlete was hailed as a rising star by scouts after his record-breaking performance in the national championships.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a shape with five or more points coming out from the center.

n. a conventionalised geometric figure with five or more radiating points.

Español:asterisco

“The teacher put a gold star on his homework because he did a great job.”

“The national flag features a single white star centered on a blue background, symbolising unity and independence.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Dialect · British English

n. a friendly way to talk to a mate or a pal.

n. a term of address for a friend or associate. Primarily used in specific urban dialects.

“Thanks for the help, star.”

“In certain London neighbourhoods, you might hear someone call out to a friend by saying, 'Alright, star?' as a casual greeting.”

B1 · Intermediate Theater

v. to be the main actor or performer in a movie or show.

v. to play the principal role in a theatrical production, film, or television programme.

“He is going to star in a new action movie next year.”

“The studio announced that a relatively unknown actor would star in the upcoming biopic, surprising many industry critics.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to mark something with a star symbol to show it is important.

v. to mark or annotate a piece of text or an item with an asterisk or star-shaped symbol for emphasis or reference.

“I starred the most important dates in my calendar so I wouldn't forget them.”

“Please star any sections of the contract that you find confusing so we can discuss them during our next meeting.”