superstar

[ soo-per-stahr ]

noun

1. a person, such as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for their services.
2. any very prominent or successful person or thing.

superstar

/ ˈsuːpəˌstɑː /

noun

1. a popular singer, film star, etc, who is idolized by fans and elevated to a position of importance in the entertainment industry

Derived Forms

• ˈsuperˌstardom, noun

Other Words From

• super·stardom noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superstar¹

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; super- + star

Example Sentences

What has he learned on the road with country music’s biggest superstar?

From Los Angeles Times

The British YouTube superstars have announced that the second season of their reality show, Inside, will debut on Netflix next year.

From BBC

Didn’t he remember Michael Jordan’s flu game from the previous spring, when the Chicago Bulls superstar scored 38 points in the NBA Finals?

From Los Angeles Times

Agreed, he’s a 26-year-old superstar who would be worth every penny.

From Los Angeles Times

Retiring superstar Rafael Nadal says he will not be distracted by emotion as he aims to help Spain win the Davis Cup in the final tournament of his illustrious career.

From BBC

Related Words

• acclaimed
• eminent
• illustrious
• important
• infamous
• known
• leading
• notable
• noted
• notorious
• outstanding
• popular
• prominent
• recognized
• renowned
• reputable