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superstar

[ soo-per-stahr ]
/ ˈsu pərˌstɑr /
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noun

a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
any very prominent or successful person or thing.

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RELATED WORDS

great, outstanding, illustrious, famed, notable, eminent, noted, well-known, acclaimed, distinguished, prominent, esteemed, renowned, leading, important, recognized, popular, reputable, known, notorious

Nearby words

supersize, supersonic, supersonic transport, supersonics, superspeed, superstar, superstate, superstation, superstition, superstitious, superstore

Origin of superstar

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; super- + star
Related formssu·per·star·dom, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for superstar

superstar

/ (ˈsuːpəˌstɑː) /

noun

a popular singer, film star, etc, who is idolized by fans and elevated to a position of importance in the entertainment industry
Derived Formssuperstardom, noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Word Origin and History for superstar

superstar

n.

1925, in the sports and entertainment sense, from super- + star (n.).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper