Meaning of the word stars in English

What does stars mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stars

US /stɑːrz/
UK /stɑːz/

Noun

1.

a natural luminous body visible in the sky, especially at night

Example:
The night sky was filled with twinkling stars.
We watched the stars from our campsite.
2.

a famous actor, singer, or sports player

Example:
She's one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood.
The rock stars performed to a sold-out crowd.

Verb

to feature as the main performer or attraction

Example:
The film stars a famous actor.
She will star in the new Broadway show.