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Steve Jobs was a real rock star to me. I looked forward to his products like people look forward to albums.
Fred Armisen

Meaning of "rock star" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ROCK STAR

rock star  [rɒk stɑː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROCK STAR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rock star is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ROCK STAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of rock star in the English dictionary

The definition of rock star in the dictionary is a pop musician, usually a singer, who is very famous.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROCK STAR


bestar
bɪˈstɑː
daystar
ˈdeɪˌstɑː
earthstar
ˈɜːθˌstɑː
Eurostar
ˈjʊərəʊˌstɑː
four-star
ˈfɔːˌstɑː
instar
ˈɪnstɑː
loadstar
ˈləʊdˌstɑː
lodestar
ˈləʊdˌstɑː
megastar
ˈmɛɡəˌstɑː
protostar
ˈprəʊtəʊˌstɑː
star
stɑː
Starr
stɑː
sunstar
ˈsʌnˌstɑː
superstar
ˈsuːpəˌstɑː
Telstar
ˈtɛlˌstɑː
two-star
ˈtuːˌstɑː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROCK STAR

rock oil
rock opera
rock painting
rock partridge
rock pigeon
rock pipit
rock plant
rock pool
rock python
rock rabbit
rock salmon
rock salt
rock samphire
rock snake
rock steady
rock the boat
rock tripe
rock up
rock wallaby
rock wool

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROCK STAR

all-star
binary star
blazing star
child star
dark star
double star
dwarf star
evening star
falling star
film star
guest star
media star
Michelin star
morning star
movie star
pole star
pop star
radio star
rising star
shooting star
variable star

Synonyms and antonyms of rock star in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rock star» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROCK STAR

Find out the translation of rock star to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rock star from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rock star» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

摇滚明星
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estrella de rock
570 millions of speakers

English

rock star
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रॉक स्टार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نجم الروك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рок-звездой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estrela do rock
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সঙ্গীত তারকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rock star
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bintang rock
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rockstar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロックスター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

록 스타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bintang rock
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngôi sao nhạc rock
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ராக் ஸ்டார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रॉक स्टार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rock yıldızı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rock star
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rock star
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рок - зіркою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

star rock
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αστέρι της ροκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rock-ster
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rockstjärna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rockestjerne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rock star

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROCK STAR»

The term «rock star» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.127 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROCK STAR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «rock star» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «rock star» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rock star

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10 QUOTES WITH «ROCK STAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rock star.
1
Candice Accola
I thought I'd be edgy and dye my hair red. And I dyed my hair, like, Jessica Rabbit red. It kind of allowed me to have this whole new confidence and this whole new swagger and this whole new sense of self. It kind of brought out the inner rock star in me. I had never dyed my hair like that, and no one forgot me after that.
2
Fred Armisen
Steve Jobs was a real rock star to me. I looked forward to his products like people look forward to albums.
3
Ben Barnes
I think every film actor secretly wants to be a rock star as well; just that part of the job which requires the extrovert in you. Even if you've become an actor because it's your way of hiding in plain sight, there's still part of you which has that craving.
4
Tom Barrett
I'm not going to be the rock star of the far right and frankly on the rock star of the far left.
5
Beck
The cliche of what a rock star is - there's something elitist about it. I never related to that. I'm an entertainer. I think of it as, you're performing for people. It's not a self-glorification thing.
6
Lawrence Bender
Being with Al Gore on the red carpet in Cannes was exciting - he's like a rock star unto himself!
7
Elizabeth Berkley
I'd love to play a rock star in a movie, but for now, I'm not performing in public.
8
Bo Bice
I try to be a better dad and husband than I do pretend rock star.
9
James Blunt
I know I'm a pop star. But sometime I'd like to be a rock star.
10
Alex Borstein
Every comic is really a frustrated rock star.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROCK STAR»

Discover the use of rock star in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rock star and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Kill a Rock Star
Written in her wonderfully honest, edgy, passionate and often hilarious voice, Tiffanie DeBartolo tells the story of Eliza Caelum, a young music journalist, and Paul Hudson, a talented songwriter and lead singer of the band Bananafish.
Tiffanie DeBartolo, 2005
2
Rock Star
Rock Star International bestselling sensation Jackie Collins, "the queen of glamour fiction" (San Antonio Express-News) captures the raw, electric thrill of life in the spotlight in this pulse-pounding novel.
Jackie Collins, 2012
3
Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star
Darcy's as hot as he is talented.
Heather Lynn Rigaud, 2011
4
Rock Star
How does an LA sophisticate like rock star Bryan Spencer woo a small-town African-American girl like Callie Lawson?
Roslyn Hardy Holcomb, 2009
5
Sorta Like a Rock Star
With an oddball cast of characters, and a heartwarming, inspiring story, this novel unveils a beautifully beaten-up world of laughs, loyalty, and hard-earned hope.
Matthew Quick, 2010
6
Rock Star Superstar
He knows the quality of the music should come first... but who knew selling out could be so much fun? Blake Nelson's riveting novel shows the realities of life in a band, and all the temptations that come with it.
Blake Nelson, 2006
7
Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star's Revolution
"The story you are about to read is the story of a light-bringer....Salman Ahmad inspires me to reach always for the greatest heights and never to fear....Know that his story is a part of our history.
Salman Ahmad, 2010
8
Rock Star
Struggling at home and at school, Duncan decides to try out for a local rock band. He plays the bass in the school orchestra, but it is a long way from band camp to rock star.
Adrian Chamberlain, 2010
9
Thoughtless
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author S.C. Stephens comes the new adult series everyone is talking about.
S.C. Stephens, 2012
10
DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA
This book takes a different approach, injecting some humor into helping you understand how to hit the ground running, and most importantly how to survive as a DBA. And it’s not just survival that matters.
Thomas LaRock, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROCK STAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rock star is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Denis Leary plays aging rock star in new FX series
Denis Leary is responsible for one of the great parody songs of the '90s, a catchy little tune with a title that's a two-syllable anatomical slang term for someone ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
2
Christopher Lee, Lord of the Rings Actor and Heavy Metal Rock Star
Christopher Lee, the iconic screen actor who brought some of Hollywood's most memorable villains to life, died at age 93. According to the Telegraph, Lee died ... «Slate Magazine, Jun 15»
3
'Sorry about the singing,' says Al Pacino on aging rock star role
LONDON Al Pacino apologized on Monday for his singing in the movie in which he plays the aging rock star Danny Collins. The 75-year-old Pacino delivers a ... «Reuters, May 15»
4
News anchor confesses he could have been a rock star... Well, maybe!
Today, I stood outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame building, craning my neck to see some of the rock stars come to Cleveland for the induction ceremonies. «newsnet5.com, Apr 15»
5
Guitar Hero Live is a first-person rock star simulator coming this fall
After a long hiatus, plastic guitar controllers are back. Activision has announced Guitar Hero Live will be coming this fall to consoles and mobile (the $99 box will ... «The Verge, Apr 15»
6
Jon Bon Jovi enlisted for new reality show If I Wasn't a Rock Star
Jon Bon Jovi: “I was drawn to this project simply because it will be a celebration of the working men and women of this country. They are the real rock stars. «The Guardian, Apr 15»
7
Pet project made Gary Ross Dahl a 1970s pop-culture rock star
Gary Ross Dahl, the creator of the wildly popular 1970s fad the Pet Rock, died Monday at age 78 in southern Oregon. (File 1976/San Francisco Chronicle). «Dallas Morning News, Apr 15»
8
Car Driven by Rock Star David Crosby Hits Runner
A car driven at 50 mph by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby, 73, hit a runner on a rural road in Santa Ynez, California, on Monday, propelling the runner ... «Runner's World Newswire, Mar 15»
9
Gary Glitter: Glamour rock star to paedophile
With his outrageous sequinned clothes, big hair and platform shoes, Gary Glitter was among glam rock's most glamorous stars. But behind the image hid a ... «BBC News, Feb 15»
10
Rock star and 'Faces' member Ian McLagan dies at 69 in Texas
The Faces also included rock greats Ron Wood, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones and singer Rod Stewart. The band scored hits in the United States and Great ... «Reuters, Dec 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Rock star [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/rock-star>. May 2024 ».
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