star

1. star (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Any small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.

Example: He loved watching the stars in the sky with her.

2. star (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Any small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.: A planet thought to influence one's fate; (figuratively) fate or luck.

Example: What's in the stars for you today? Find out in our horoscope.

3. star (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A very massive ball of plasma with strong enough gravity to have ongoing fusion of hydrogen or heavier elements in its core. In strict technical usage, the Sun is included.

4. star (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

Example: She starred in dozens of silent movies.

5. star (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

Example: The show stars Calista Flockhart as a high-powered lawyer.

6. star (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To mark with a star or asterisk.