starlet

[ stahr-lit ]

noun

1. a young actress promoted and publicized as a future star, especially in motion pictures.
2. a small star or other heavenly body.

starlet

/ ˈstɑːlɪt /

noun

1. a young and inexperienced actress who is projected as a potential star
2. a small star

Word History and Origins

Origin of starlet¹

First recorded in 1820–30; star + -let

Example Sentences

A new look at the starlet sea anemone’s stinger gets right to the point.

From Science News

As if suddenly transported to a world of 1920s starlets, a bathing attendant waited just outside my taut curtain, ready to bring me more towels, ice chips, or cold water.

From Outside Online

With Carter identifying as more “girly” and her aunt having a chic tomboy swag often marked by sneakers and sweats, the Growing Up Hip-Hop starlet told ESSENCE that the line would be “the best of both worlds.”

From Essence.com

There must be an aching heart pitter-pattering at the center of the story, whether it’s a lead singer pining for her married bandmate or an aging starlet lamenting the years she lost with her one true love.

From Washington Post

TMZ reports that 28-year-old starlet-turned-tabloid-fascination was arrested in Los Angeles on Sunday and booked for a DUI.

From The Daily Beast

XBIZ and AVN award-winning starlet Ariel Rebel is smitten with Spartacus.

From The Daily Beast

On Wednesday, the starlet filed a complaint against Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, the creators of Grand Theft Auto V.

From The Daily Beast

According to Radar Online, the starlet was seen in a heated argument with Kate Moss at the new hotspot, Chiltern Firehouse.

From The Daily Beast

Possible Summer Happening: There will be a “Song of the Summer,” put out by a 19-year-old pop starlet whose name ends in -ie.

From The Daily Beast

Each cuff was decorated by a diamond link and a Hollywood starlet.

From Project Gutenberg

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