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

The young starlet’s unapologetic frankness about her sexuality was nothing short of revolutionary.

From BBC

Becoming an “American” wife, Butterfly exchanges her kimono for a Western dress and can act like a ditzy ‘30s starlet. The deeper characters in this production are her maid, Suzuki, and Sharpless, the American consul. In these roles, Hyona Kim brings a gripping intensity that grounds Butterfly, while Michael Sumuel proves a brilliantly caring foil to Pinkerton‘s superficiality.

From Los Angeles Times

There has always been something anthropological about Baker’s filmmaking in works like “Starlet,” “Tangerine” and “The Florida Project” as he explores otherwise unseen subcultures.

From Los Angeles Times

The former Disney starlet has splashed onto the pop music scene with a zeal for catchy hooks with her song "Nonsense" and the flirty summer jam with unserious rhymes “Espresso.”

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

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