rock star
noun
a rock-'n'-roll star or celebrity.
rockstar
-
a variation of
rock star.
Example Sentences
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Nick Kyrgios was feted like a rockstar at an exhibition event in Melbourne on Tuesday, but remained adamant a decision not to play singles at the Australian Open was the right one.
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
With his aging rockstar looks, Francis says in darker moments he wishes he had taken the advice of some of the old cobblers who taught him the trade.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
The former frontman of dance-punk act Ima Robot felt he’d built up too many walls around himself and was acting in accordance with expectations of a snotty rockstar.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2025
Lola Kirke grew up with a rockstar dad and glamorous older sisters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2025
“The rockstar part at least. Your hair is four different shades of red.”
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
