starlight
Americannoun
noun
adjective
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of or like starlight
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Also: starlit. illuminated by starlight
Etymology
Origin of starlight
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at star, light 1
Example Sentences
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"Because of their enormous mass and compact size, they strongly bend passing light. Starlight from the same host galaxy can be focused into extraordinarily bright images, a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing."
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Other yarn stores, like Starlight Knitting Society, in Portland, Oregon, posted assurances for worried customers: Yes, we have red yarn.
From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026
I was tempted to go across the street for a nap at my motel, the Starlight Motor Inn, built in 1961 and reopened in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Starlight, who possesses the power to fly and manipulate light.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025
“I’m sorry. The Starlight Room is reserved,” the maitre d’ began.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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