noun
stardom
STAHR-duhm
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
Word Forms
stardoms plural
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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."