starring

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: starrings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

That which has the specified actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast.

Verb

Examples

Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The action of the verb to star.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Performing as a star; having the leading role.

Adjective

Examples

Charlton Heston had a starring role in Ben-Hur.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “starring” mean?

That which has the specified actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast.

Is “starring” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.