star

Definitions

1. noun

   A small bright light in the night sky.

   Examples

   • He loved watching the stars with her.
   • Thousands of stars were visible far from the city lights.
2. noun

   A heavenly body that people believe controls fate or luck.

   Examples

   • What do the stars say about your day?
   • They believed their stars were against them.
3. noun

   A huge ball of hot gas, like the sun, that gives off light.

   Examples

   • Our sun is a star at the center of the solar system.
   • Scientists found a new star very far away.
4. noun

   A shape with points, used as a mark or symbol.

   Examples

   • Click the star to mark an important item.
   • She put a gold star next to each finished task.
5. noun

   A computer network where all devices connect to one central point.

   Examples

   • The office network is set up as a star.
   • A star network makes it easy to add new devices.
6. noun

   A dance move where four dancers join hands in the middle and turn.

   Examples

   • The caller asked for a right-hand star.
   • The dancers made a left-hand star and circled twice.
7. noun

   A star-shaped badge worn in the military to show rank.

   Examples

   • The general wore three stars on his uniform.
   • He earned his first star after many years of service.
8. noun

   A mark used to show how good a hotel or film is.

   Examples

   • The hotel earned five stars for its service.
   • Critics gave the film only two stars.
9. noun

   The main actor in a film or show.

   Examples

   • Many film stars came to the party.
   • She became a star after her first film.
10. noun

    A very talented or famous person.

    Examples

    • His teacher says he is a star student.
    • I met my favorite star at the event.