Collins English-English Dictionary

star [stɑː]

1. 1. n any of a vast number of celestial objects that are visible in the clear night sky as points of light

2. 2. n star facet any of the eight triangular facets cut in the crown of a brilliant

3. 3. n a hot gaseous mass, such as the sun, that radiates energy, esp as light and infrared radiation, usually derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior, and in some cases as ultraviolet, radio waves, and X-rays. The surface temperature can range from about 2100 to 40000°C - See also Hertzsprung-Russell diagram giant star white dwarf neutron star black hole

4. 4. n (as modifier)

   a star catalogue

5. 5. n [astrology] a celestial body, esp a planet, supposed to influence events, personalities, etc

6. 6. n another name for horoscope

7. 7. n [plural] an emblem shaped like a conventionalized star, usually with five or more points, often used as a symbol of rank, an award, etc

8. 8. n a small white blaze on the forehead of an animal, esp a horse

9. 9. n a distinguished or glamorous celebrity, often from the entertainment world

10. 10. n (as modifier)

    star quality

11. 11. n another word for asterisk

12. 12. n [prison slang] a convict serving his first prison sentence

13. 13. vt. [tr] to mark or decorate with a star or stars

14. 14. vt. to feature or be featured as a star

    ``Greed'' starred Erich von Stroheim

    Olivier starred in ``Hamlet''

15. 15. vt. [Etymology] Old English steorra; related to Old Frisian stera, Old Norse stjarna, German Stern, Latin stella