-ster
a suffix used in forming nouns, often derogatory, referring especially to occupation, habit, or association: gamester; songster; trickster.
Origin of -ster
1Words Nearby -ster
Other definitions for ster. (2 of 2)
sterling.
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How to use -ster in a sentence
Stout Glo'ster stood aghast in speechless trance: "To arms!"
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 | Ministry of EducationA short paddle across the lake, not more than three quarters of a mile, and we were at Besse Ster.
Three in Norway | James Arthur LeesThe real ster is a larger building about a quarter of a mile from this hut, and higher up the mountain.
Three in Norway | James Arthur LeesThe Ster is a hut, built as they all are, entirely of wood, and only inhabited during the summer months.
Three in Norway | James Arthur LeesAnd further away still there is yet another building, or collection of buildings, also called Besse Ster.
Three in Norway | James Arthur Lees
British Dictionary definitions for -ster
indicating a person who is engaged in a certain activity: prankster; songster Compare -stress
indicating a person associated with or being something specified: mobster; youngster
Origin of -ster
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