North Star

noun

Astronomy.

1. Polaris.

North Star

noun

1. another name for Polaris

North Star

1. See Polaris

North Star

1. A star positioned along the line in space that includes the axis (see also axis) of rotation of the Earth. For this reason, the star does not appear to move in the sky, but remains fixed above the North Pole.

Locating the North Star is useful in navigation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of North Star¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Powell: One thing that’s really been a great North Star for us is we both have a lot of friends that are in this world that played at all these different levels.

From Los Angeles Times

“But in the same way, shame can turn into someone’s North Star, you know, or their South Star. Or the Death Star.”

From Salon

But as Lurie continued researching the neighborhood and its history, she knew she had to tell its story, even if using “The Great Gatsby” as her North Star proved problematic.

From Los Angeles Times

McKinney, 32, told Salon that he wants the party to understand the “needs of everyday people” and for that to serve as its “North Star” in 2026 and beyond.

From Salon

One of these businesses, North Star BlueScope, has urged Trump to expand tariffs on steel and aluminium.

From BBC