noun
superstar
SOO-puh-stah
noun
1
Someone extremely famous; a top-tier celebrity.
"The concert sold out within minutes because a real superstar was headlining."
"She went from unknown singer to global superstar in a year."
2
An outstandingly good employee or performer.
"He's a superstar on this team — always exceeding targets."
How to Use Superstar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person at the very top of fame or performance, whether in entertainment or at work.
Common pairings
a bona fide superstar
office superstar
become a superstar
Word Forms
superstars plural
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Etymology
From super- + star.