noun
Uncommon
rockstar
Rockstar (noun) means a famous musician in a rock band, or by extension, anyone treated like a celebrity in their field. Example: “The lead singer lived like a rockstar, touring the world for decades.”
noun
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A famous musician in a rock band, or by extension, anyone treated like a celebrity in their field.
"The lead singer lived like a rockstar, touring the world for decades."
"Our new sales rep is a total rockstar — she closed five deals in a week."
How to use rockstar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous rock musician, or informally, someone who excels and gets admired for it.
Common pairings
rockstar treatment
a rockstar developer
live like a rockstar
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Word forms
- Plural
- rockstars
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Etymology
From "rock" (the music genre) plus "star."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rockstar” mean?
The word “rockstar” means a famous musician in a rock band, or by extension, anyone treated like a celebrity in their field. In plain terms, a famous rock musician, or informally, someone who excels and gets admired for it.
How do you use “rockstar” in a sentence?
Here is “rockstar” used in a sentence: “The lead singer lived like a rockstar, touring the world for decades.”
What part of speech is “rockstar”?
“Rockstar” is a noun.
Is “rockstar” a common word?
“Rockstar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
