rock star
Americannoun
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a rock-'n'-roll star or celebrity.
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a star or celebrity in any field or profession, or anyone who is highly admired.
TV chefs are the new rock stars.
My mom is a rock star!
Etymology
Origin of rock star
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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The greeting was worthy of a rock star.
From Los Angeles Times
“You are a rock star, girl!” shouts someone in the audience.
From Los Angeles Times
His summer concerts became civic rituals: families picnicking, fans waving lightsabers in time to “The Imperial March” and Williams emerging each night to ovations more often reserved for rock stars.
From Los Angeles Times
"Break on through to the other side," the rock star exclaimed.
From BBC
“In America, rock stars pick one of two routes: pirate or cowboy,” Yungblud says.
From Los Angeles Times
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