red star

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. any star with a low surface temperature and a reddish color, as a red giant or a red dwarf.

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Etymology

Origin of red star

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

A veteran of more than 100 combat flights, the 21-year-old pilot climbed out of his silver swept-wing plane, which was emblazoned with a red star and bristling with machine guns, as astonished airmen surrounded him.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

A Soviet red star still clings to the top of one of the oldest towers at the Toretsk mine, which first began producing coal in the 1930s, and was badly damaged during World War Two.

From BBC • May 22, 2022

You put the red star on a guy that you just want in the building.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2022

Earlier this week, the furry red star of “Sesame Street” began trending on social media after an old clip of Elmo absolutely losing his mind over his friend Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco, resurfaced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2022

To my relief, no revolutionary red star appeared on the moon’s yellow surface.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam