Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
starring
verb (present participle of star)
/ˈstɑːrɪŋ/
Definition
The lead role in a performance, such as a movie or theater production.
Examples
- The film is starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler.
- This year’s theater season is starring several award-winning actors.
- The documentary is starring experts in marine biology.
Meaning
The word ‘starring’ refers to the act of featuring a prominent actor or actress in a film, play, or television show, often the main character that drives the story.
Synonyms
- featuring
- headline
- presenting
- leading
