Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
star
Noun
/stɑːr/
Definition
A star is a luminous celestial body that generates light and heat from nuclear reactions in its core.
Examples
- The North Star is used for navigation.
- The stars twinkled brightly in the night sky.
- She wishes to become a movie star someday.
Meaning
Stars are massive, glowing spheres of gas held together by gravity, and they are visible from Earth as points of light in the night sky.
Synonyms
- celestial body
- luminary
- asteroid (in some contexts)
