North Star

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. Polaris.

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North Star British  

noun

1. another name for Polaris

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North Star Scientific  

1. See Polaris

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North Star Cultural  

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.

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Locating the North Star is useful in navigation.

Etymology

Origin of North Star

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

On the table itself, we decided on just two things: a large globe and a star chart for easy consultation with the Big Dipper and the North Star.

From Literature

He said his goal is to “stay true to Caltech’s North Star of fundamental research and exploration integrated deeply with education.”

From Los Angeles Times

“North American steel mills have eyed BlueScope’s North Star mill in Ohio as an attractive asset for a while,” he says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

A deal would give it BlueScope’s North Star steel mill in Delta, Ohio, as well as some building and coated products businesses in North America.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Here’s our North Star: Does this help us win?” he said in a mid-December statement announcing his turnabout and the study’s unceremonious interment.

From Los Angeles Times