Dictionary Entry
star
star is a 4-letter English word with 21 senses as noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, verb, and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae. Face value is 4 in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
4 letters · Scrabble 4 · Words With Friends 4 · 21 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae.
- 2noun
The polestar; the north star.
- 3noun
A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.
- 4noun
That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.
- 5noun
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.
- 6noun
A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
- 7noun
A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.
- 8transitive verb
To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.
- 9intransitive verb
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.
- 10noun
the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
- 11noun
a star-shaped character * used in printing
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- 12noun
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
- 13noun
any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
- 14noun
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- 15noun
a performer who receives prominent billing
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- 16noun
an actor who plays a principal role
- 17noun
a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
- 18verb
mark with an asterisk
"Linguists star unacceptable sentences"
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- 19verb
be the star in a performance
- 20verb
feature as the star
"The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man"
- 21adjective
indicating the most important performer or role
"the leading man"
"prima ballerina"
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