rockstar

English

noun
Definitions
  • A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status.
  • (figuratively) A person who is renowned or revered in his or her field of accomplishment.
  • (figuratively) Any animal, plant, or other thing that is renowned amongst others of its type.

Etymology

Compound from English rock (rock music, stone, move back and forth, rock and roll) + English star (celestial body).

Origin

English

star

Gloss

celestial body

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