Word
starlet
Phoneticsstar·let, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɑɹɫət/
UK/stˈɑːlət/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a young actress who is just starting to become famous. You see this word a lot in stories about films and fame.
n. a young actress gaining public attention but not yet established as a major star. Common in entertainment journalism to describe an aspiring female performer.
Examples
“The young starlet smiles for the cameras.”
“The festival invites a promising starlet to walk the red carpet and meet directors.”
“Once dismissed as a mere starlet, she delivers a restrained performance that forces critics to reconsider her range and ambition.”
Examples
simple
“The young starlet smiles for the cameras.”
contextual
“The festival invites a promising starlet to walk the red carpet and meet directors.”
complex
“Once dismissed as a mere starlet, she delivers a restrained performance that forces critics to reconsider her range and ambition.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “starlet” in context.
Verb
01. cast starlet
“They cast the young starlet alongside two Oscar-winning actors.”
verb + noun
02. discover starlet
“The director discovered the starlet working in a small theatre in London.”
verb + noun
03. launch starlet
“That blockbuster launched the starlet to international fame almost overnight.”
verb + noun
04. photograph starlet
“Paparazzi photographed the starlet leaving the awards ceremony late at night.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. aspiring starlet
“The aspiring starlet moved to Hollywood hoping to land her first major role.”
adj + noun
06. hollywood starlet
“The Hollywood starlet stunned fans with her elegant dress at the premiere.”
adj + noun
07. rising starlet
“Critics praised the rising starlet for her mature and confident performance.”
adj + noun
08. a budding hollywood starlet
“The magazine profiled a budding Hollywood starlet tipped for major awards.”
09. a rising starlet to watch
“Critics call her a rising starlet to watch this festival season.”
10. cast an unknown starlet
“The director cast an unknown starlet as the lead to keep costs low.”
11. gossip about young starlets
“The show thrives on gossip about young starlets and their private lives.”
12. launch a starlet's career
“One viral role can launch a starlet's career overnight.”
Real-World Examples
“In recent years, Hollywood has faced criticism for producing a plethora of similar-looking starlets, seemingly molded from the same template.” Etymology
From star + -let.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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