star
word
/ˈstɑɹ/
star
/stˈɑː/
stah
Definition
A 'star' is a bright object in the night sky, like the sun but much farther away. It also means someone who is very famous or successful, such as a movie or sports star.
Usage & Nuances
'Star' is both a noun and a verb (to star in a movie). It’s used for celebrities ('movie star'), shapes ('draw a star'), or rating systems ('five-star hotel'). As a verb, it’s less common in daily speech.
Spanish: estrella - estrella (famoso)Portuguese (BR): estrela - estrela (celebridade)Portuguese (PT): estrela - estrela (celebridade)Chinese (Simplified): 星星 - 明星Chinese (Traditional): 星星 - 明星Hindi: तारा - सितारा (प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति)Arabic: نجم - نجمة (مشهور)Bengali: তারকা - নক্ষত্রRussian: звездаJapanese: 星 - スター (有名人)Vietnamese: ngôi saoKorean: 별 - 스타 (유명인)Turkish: yıldızUrdu: ستارہIndonesian: bintang
Example Sentences
I see a bright star in the sky tonight.
basic
She wants to be a movie star when she grows up.
basic
Can you draw a star on this paper?
basic
That restaurant is a real five-star place.
natural
Taylor Swift is a huge pop star around the world.
natural
He will star in the new action movie this summer.
natural