starlet

[ stahr-lit ]

noun

1. a young actress promoted and publicized as a future star, especially in motion pictures.
2. a small star or other heavenly body.

starlet

/ ˈstɑːlɪt /

noun

1. a young and inexperienced actress who is projected as a potential star
2. a small star

Word History and Origins

Origin of starlet¹

First recorded in 1820–30; star + -let

Example Sentences

But that cow was a mere appetizer before the auction of this year’s starlet, Donna, and three of her clones.

From Seattle Times

Goth’s aspiring actress has made her way to Hollywood where a killer is stalking Hollywood starlets around the time of the home video boom of the 1980s.

From Seattle Times

The starlet suffered through a string of public woes.

From Salon

Bynes’s personality-driven demeanor made her something of a novelty in the industry, as a stark deviation from the typically innocent and sweet starlets of the time.

From Salon

The self-described "geriatric starlet" was known for her distinctive cropped white hair, oversized glasses, bright lipstick and chunky beads.

From BBC

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