superstar

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An extremely famous and successful performer or sports player.

   The concert was headlined by a pop superstar.

2. 2
   noun

   Someone who is exceptionally skilled or productive in their field.

   She quickly became the superstar of the sales team.

Simplified etymology

Superstar was coined in the early 20th century after star had come to denote a famous or talented entertainer in the late 18th century. Megastar followed in the 1960s.

From super- + star.

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