stella

n. a popular brand of beer, or a glass of that beer.

n. a specific brand of Belgian lager (Stella Artois) or a serving thereof.

“He ordered a cold Stella at the bar while waiting for his friends.”

“The pub was crowded with football fans, most of whom were nursing a pint of Stella while watching the pre-match analysis.”

British English · Informal

n. a shape or part of a plant or animal that looks like a star.

n. any star-shaped structure, particularly in botanical or biological contexts.

“The scientist looked at the tiny stella on the leaf under the microscope.”

“The botanical illustration clearly depicted the stella at the centre of the flower, highlighting its unique radial symmetry.”

Technical

n. a rude word for a woman who travels to Jamaica for sex.

n. a derogatory term for a woman who visits Jamaica specifically for sexual tourism.

“The locals used the word stella to describe the tourists at the resort.”

“The term stella entered the local lexicon as a derogatory label for female sex tourists, reflecting complex social and economic tensions.”

Slang · Vulgar · Dialect