English · Nature & Environment
star
/stɑːr/
[/stɑːr/]
distant burning sun
Beginnernoun
Definition
A huge ball of burning gas in space that appears as a point of light at night.
Example
Far from the city lights, thousands of bright stars filled the dark night sky.
Far from the city lights, thousands of bright stars filled the dark night sky.
Etymology
From Old English 'steorra', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in astronomy and figuratively for fame.