starring
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: starrings
Sense 1
That which has the specified actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast.
Verb
Examples
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
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
Performing as a star; having the leading role.
Adjective
Examples
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.