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

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 notes

In 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."

Frequently asked questions

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.