noun

starlet

STAH-liht

Starlet (noun) means a young actress, especially one who is promising but not yet a major star. Example: “The magazine ran a feature on rising Hollywood starlets.”

noun

A young actress, especially one who is promising but not yet a major star.

"The magazine ran a feature on rising Hollywood starlets."

How to use starlet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA young, up-and-coming actress who hasn't reached full stardom yet.

Common pairings

Hollywood starlet rising starlet movie starlet

Word forms

starlets plural

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Etymology

From "star" plus the diminutive suffix "-let" (as in "booklet" or "piglet"), literally meaning "a small star."

Rhymes for starlet

scarlet

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Frequently asked questions

What does “starlet” mean?

The word “starlet” means a young actress, especially one who is promising but not yet a major star. In plain terms, a young, up-and-coming actress who hasn't reached full stardom yet.

How do you pronounce “starlet”?

“Starlet” is pronounced STAH-liht (/ˈstɑɹlɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “starlet” in a sentence?

Here is “starlet” used in a sentence: “The magazine ran a feature on rising Hollywood starlets.”

What part of speech is “starlet”?

“Starlet” is a noun.