star
noun
Pronunciation: /stɑːr/
Definition
A celestial body of hot gas, like the sun, that produces its own light and heat.
Examples
The sun is our closest star.
Ancient mariners used stars to navigate.
Distant stars appear as tiny points of light.
How to Use star
- star in (prepositional phrase)
- To be the main actor in a film, play, or show. — "She will star in the new comedy series."
- star performer (collocation)
- The best or most important performer in a group or show. — "He was the star performer at the concert."
- star witness (collocation)
- The most important witness in a legal case. — "The prosecution relied on the star witness."
- star-shaped (collocation)
- Having the shape of a star. — "The child drew a star-shaped flower."
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