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Definition of superstar

superstar

/ˈsuː.pɚ.stɑːr/
su · per · star
Plural:superstars
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• noun

1

An extremely famous, popular, and successful performer, musician, actor, or athlete who commands widespread public attention.

Example

"After her third consecutive album topped the global charts, she was widely recognized as an international pop superstar."

2

An exceptionally talented, productive, or influential person in any profession, academic field, or organization.

Example

"The software engineer quickly became a superstar on the development team after solving their most complex architecture problems."

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• Nearby Words

superspreader
superspreading
superspy
superstar
superstardom
superstate
superstition

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century, the term gained widespread popularity in the 1920s in sports journalism—notably introduced by Canadian ice hockey manager Frank Patrick—before being popularized in entertainment and pop art by Andy Warhol in the 1960s.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Superstar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/superstar
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