rockstar

== English == === Alternative forms === rock star === Etymology === From rock +‎ star. === Noun === rockstar (plural rockstars) A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status. Hypernyms: rocker < musician < person (figuratively, sometimes used attributively) A person who is renowned or revered in his or her field of accomplishment. Hypernym: person Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star 2008: Fareed Zakaria, The Post-American World, Chapter VII Eventually Clinton relented and went to India in March 2000. He spent five days in the country, visited famous sights, put on traditional clothes, and took part in dances and ceremonies. He communicated the message that he enjoyed and admired India as a country and civilization. The result was a transformation. Clinton is a rock star in India. (figuratively, chiefly in corporate settings) Someone who works hard, achieves wins, or both; used in expressions of gratitude. Hypernym: person Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star (figuratively, sometimes used attributively) Any animal, plant, or other thing that is renowned amongst others of its type. Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star ==== Derived terms ==== rockstardom ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === rock rats