noun
stardom
STAHR-duhm
Stardom (noun) means the state of being a famous performer or celebrity. Example: “The film catapulted her to stardom overnight.”
noun
1
The state of being a famous performer or celebrity.
"The film catapulted her to stardom overnight."
"He always dreamed of stardom as a musician."
How to use stardom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing famous, especially as an entertainer or public figure.
Common pairings
rise to stardom
overnight stardom
achieve stardom
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Word forms
- Plural
- stardoms
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Etymology
Formed from "star" (a famous performer) plus the suffix "-dom," which denotes a state or condition, as in "freedom" or "kingdom."
Rhymes for stardom
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What does “stardom” mean?
The word “stardom” means the state of being a famous performer or celebrity. In plain terms, being famous, especially as an entertainer or public figure.
How do you pronounce “stardom”?
“Stardom” is pronounced STAHR-duhm (/ˈstɑɹdəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “stardom” in a sentence?
Here is “stardom” used in a sentence: “The film catapulted her to stardom overnight.”
What part of speech is “stardom”?
“Stardom” is a noun.
