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superstar

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

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 British  
/ 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

"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

Other Word Forms

  • superstardom noun

Etymology

Origin of superstar

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

Example Sentences

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Golf superstar Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels before his car crash last Friday, according to an accident report released by police Tuesday.

From Barron's

"I was lucky to watch him come through as a young player and become a superstar," he says.

From BBC

Reality TV superstar and fashion mogul Kylie Jenner has put her longtime California mansion on the market for $20.25 million—nearly 10 years after she scooped up the enormous home for almost half that price.

From MarketWatch

The Lakers superstar, who picked up his 16th technical foul on Friday in a win over the Nets, will miss the game against the Wizards on Monday night.

From Los Angeles Times

British Athletics described Rand as a "genuine superstar" and a "trailblazer".

From BBC