Star
/stɑː(ɹ)/
Scrabble:4 ptsWWF:4 pts4 letters
Definition of Star
noun
- Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.
- A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
- A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
- An actor in a leading role.
"Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party."
- An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
"His teacher tells us he is a star pupil."
verb
- To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
- To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
- To mark with a star or asterisk.
- To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
- To shine like a star.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Star"
Star is a 4-letter word that scores 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "star" can be rearranged to form 4 other valid words.
Using "Star" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "star" is a low-scoring word.