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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Trombone Shorty: To me, Miles Davis was a real rock star.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Though he came from jazz, he may be the biggest rock star there ever was.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
A woman suspected of stalking rock star Yungblud is being sought by police after she was accused of flouting a ban on attending his concerts.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In a bejeweled white pantsuit and towering stiletto pumps, Megyn Kelly tried to work the crowd like a rock star.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
We girls thought he was like a rock star because he was so stylish.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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