Definition of "superstar" []

• A widely acclaimed star, as in movies or sports, who has great popular appeal. (noun)
• One that is extremely popular or prominent or that is a major attraction. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "But even though the term superstar was used repeatedly to describe President Obama and student Liang Xuanjing (pronounced Leeang Syuan-jing) was in awe of President Obama's charisma, there were words of caution."
• "BROOKE ANDERSON, CNN ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT (voice over): SHOWBIZ TONIGHT can tell you there may be no one in Hollywood who has earned the title superstar more than Angelina Jolie."
• "I think acquiring a superstar is all about selling tickets, because it doesn't always translate to wins."