superstar

[soo-per-stahr]

noun

1. a person, such as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for their services.

2. any very prominent or successful person or thing.

superstar

/ ˈsuːpəˌstɑː /

noun

1. a popular singer, film star, etc, who is idolized by fans and elevated to a position of importance in the entertainment industry

Other Word Forms

• superstardom noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superstar¹

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; super- + star

Example Sentences

The country superstar announced that she would be delaying concerts that were slated for Caesars Palace in December after unspecified health issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Bar manager Rae Wright said the superstar came into the bar asking if there was DJ equipment he could use.

From BBC

But the US superstar has denied rejecting an offer to play the Super Bowl half-time show in California in February.

From BBC

The Warriors took a similarly cautious approach with their aging superstars as Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler III and Al Horford were all limited to one half.

From Los Angeles Times

The global superstar addressed backlash over his upcoming 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, which he’s confirmed will be performed entirely in Spanish.

From Salon

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