North Star

noun

, Astronomy.

1. Polaris.

North Star

noun

1. the North Star
   another name for Polaris

North Star

1. See Polaris

North Star

1. A star positioned along the line in space that includes the axis (see also axis ) of rotation of the Earth . For this reason, the star does not appear to move in the sky, but remains fixed above the North Pole .

Notes

Locating the North Star is useful in navigation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of North Star¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

“But when I read the script for Carry-On, I felt like I had found a more grounded version of Die Hard — which was our North Star for the entire process — for a new generation.”

From BBC

“A farm boy who made good in Hollywood, this award was his most valued possession. My father was and will always be my North Star. Thank you, Daddy, for giving me the greatest life imaginable.”

From Los Angeles Times

At a meeting of the university’s faculty senate in August 2023, just before new rankings were due out, Dr. Sasse posed a question: “What is the North Star of things we organize around?”

From New York Times

Walz made it clear that he was serious about fighting, too, promising the North Star State would remain a “shelter from the storm” as long as he is the state’s governor.

From Salon

She described police abolition — the idea of getting to zero officers — as “a North Star goal” that will be achieved only over time, after other programs are put in place.

From Los Angeles Times