stardom

[stahr-duhm]

noun

1. the world or class of professional stars, as of the stage.

2. the status of a star or preeminent performer.

stardom

/ ˈstɑːdəm /

noun

1. the fame and prestige of being a star in films, sport, etc

2. the world of celebrities

Word History and Origins

Origin of stardom¹

First recorded in 1860–65; star + -dom

Example Sentences

The collection ends with the title track, a spirited duet with Sabrina Carpenter that doubles as a cautionary tale about stardom.

From BBC

It’s rare to watch an actor contend with their decisions so forthrightly, to admit to and accept the fact that they’ve let themselves be subsumed by stardom.

From Salon

The ghost of Gaga past re-emerges for Perfect Celebrity, writhing with camp energy in a shallow grave as she sings about the pressure and torture of stardom.

From BBC

His rise to stardom coincided with a period of violence linked to separatist groups in Assam.

From BBC

By 1980 Redford had conquered stardom, but his directing debut revealed a different ambition: to be taken seriously as a filmmaker.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acclaim 
• celebrity 
• glory 
• greatness 
• immortality 
• notoriety 
• popularity 
• prominence 
• recognition 
• renown