star system

noun

1. the practice of casting and promoting star performers for their ability to draw at the box office.

star system

noun

1. astronomy a group of celestial bodies that are associated as a result of natural laws
2. the practice of casting one or two famous actors or actresses in a film, play, etc, so that their popularity ensures its success
3. a design for laying cables for cable television in which each house is fed by an individual cable from a local central distribution point

Word History and Origins

Origin of star system¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Related Words

• galaxy
• solar system