noun

stardust

STAH-duhst

Stardust (noun) means Tiny particles of matter found in space, formed from material ejected by stars. Example: “Scientists found traces of ancient stardust in the meteorite.”

noun

Tiny particles of matter found in space, formed from material ejected by stars.

"Scientists found traces of ancient stardust in the meteorite."

A sense of magic, glamour, or charisma, especially around a celebrity or romantic moment.

"There was a touch of stardust to the whole evening."

How to use stardust

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither literal dust from space, or a figurative sense of glamour and magic.

Common pairings

a touch of stardust sprinkle of stardust cosmic stardust

Word forms

stardusts plural

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Etymology

A compound of "star" + "dust," first used literally for cosmic particles and later borrowed figuratively for a magical, dazzling quality.

Frequently asked questions

What does “stardust” mean?

The word “stardust” means tiny particles of matter found in space, formed from material ejected by stars. In plain terms, either literal dust from space, or a figurative sense of glamour and magic.

How do you pronounce “stardust”?

“Stardust” is pronounced STAH-duhst (/ˈstɑɹˌdʌst/ in IPA).

How do you use “stardust” in a sentence?

Here is “stardust” used in a sentence: “Scientists found traces of ancient stardust in the meteorite.”

What part of speech is “stardust”?

“Stardust” is a noun.

How many meanings does “stardust” have?

“Stardust” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tiny particles of matter found in space, formed from material ejected by stars.