interstellar

[ in-ter-stel-er ]

adjective

1. Astronomy. situated or occurring between the stars:

   interstellar dust.

interstellar

/ ˌɪntəˈstɛlə /

adjective

1. conducted, or existing between two or more stars

Word History and Origins

Origin of interstellar¹

First recorded in 1620–30; inter- + stellar

Example Sentences

If Matthew McConaughey’s “Interstellar” astronaut stumbled upon a planet dominated by palm-sized black balls, it might look something like this.

From Los Angeles Times

Lynda Obst, the longtime producer whose credits included ‘Flashdance,’ ‘Interstellar’ and ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ died Tuesday at 74, The Times has confirmed.

From Los Angeles Times

Lynda Obst, a seasoned film producer whose work ranged from Oscar winners “Flashdance” and “Interstellar” to rom-com classics “Sleepless in Seattle” and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” has died.

From Los Angeles Times

While romantic comedies — also including “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” “Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging” and “One Fine Day” — were notable entries in Obst’s resumé, she also applied her skills to thrillers and sci-fi films including “Contact,” “The Siege” and most notably Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning “Interstellar,” released in 2014.

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That’s plainly a national security issue, as he testified to a Senate subcommittee in April 2023, but not an interstellar one.

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