red star

American

noun

Astronomy.

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

Etymology

Origin of red star

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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To find Taurus, look for the constellation Orion and then peer to the north-east to find the red star Aldebaran, the star in the bull's eye.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

Its red star repainted, it is on display alongside an American F-86 Sabre jet, a remembrance of the dogfights of the Korean War in the swath of sky known as MIG Alley.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

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

I search the map for the red star at Tyler’s house.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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