popster

/ ˈpɒpstə /

noun

1. informal.
   a pop star

Word History and Origins

Origin of popster¹

C20: pop ² + -ster

Example Sentences

The supporting trio included veterans Robert Norman and Ryan Reithmeier, both of whom were in the original POP production, along with Eleen Hsu-Wentlandt, also a longtime POPster.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike many of her contemporaries, the “Shake It Off” popster has been studiously apolitical, though feminism is part of her brand. Her silence during the presidential election led to some speculation that the singer was Republican — though her bestie and backup dancer has pushed back on those rumors.

From Washington Post

Perhaps couples are afraid that Mimi and Popster will have flashbacks to 1978, to a different kind of party?

From Salon

The menu: Ice cream sandwiches, cones, elaborate sundaes with names like “Call The Dentist,” pretty ice cream soda floats, soft-serve, milkshakes, and a pastry case filled with both glutenized and gluten-free pastries, including brownies and cookies and “popster” Pop-Tart replicas.

From Seattle Times

Thanks to such a renaissance, a new listener can check out any one of Russell’s polygonal personas, be it modern classical composer, left-field disco producer, playful bedroom popster or even country-tinged singer-songwriter.

From Washington Post