Meaning of 'star' (Webster Dictionary)
- One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens;
any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae.
- The polestar; the north star.
- A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a
configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.
- That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament
worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.
- Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an
asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a
blank where something is omitted, etc.
- A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of
rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a
starlike appearance.
- A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on
public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical
performer, etc.
- To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine
like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a
theatrical star.
- To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies;
to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.
Meaning of 'star' (Princeton's WordNet)
Meaning (1):
- mark with an asterisk
Example in sentence:- Linguists star unacceptable sentences
Meaning (2):
- feature as the star
Example in sentence:- The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man
Meaning (3):
- indicating the most important performer or role
Example in sentence:- a star figure skater;
- a stellar performance;
- a stellar role;
- prima ballerina;
- prima donna;
- the leading man;
- the starring role