superstar
/ˈsuː.pəˌstɑː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: superstars
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonym: all-star (sometimes synonymous)
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
An exceptionally productive employee.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonym: all-star (sometimes synonymous)
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 “superstar” mean?
Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.
Is “superstar” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.