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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

rockstars plural

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Etymology

From "rock" (the music genre) plus "star."

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.