rock star
noun
plural rock stars
1
: a famous rock musician
From my standpoint, from '72 to '76, I was the ultimate rock star. I couldn't have been more of a rock star. Anything that had to do with being a rock 'n' roll singer was what I was going for.—
David Bowie
David BowieHe's what I always thought rock stars should be: sexy, dangerous, outrageous, and funny. And at least a little self-aware.—Doug Brod
Doug Brod2
: a highly accomplished and well-regarded person in a particular field
Locals came streaming across a muddy construction site on the Cooper River to catch a glimpse of the rock star of politics.—Howard Fineman
Howard FinemanThe Colchester Boards of Selectmen, Finance and Education are the rock stars of our town's elected government.—Jason Cohen
Jason CohenFor the agency, whose mission is building soil health, Brandt [David Brandt, farmer] has emerged as a kind of rock star. He's a "step ahead of the game."—Tom Philpott
Tom PhilpottPale-faced and bespectacled, the 43-year-old Chudzinski is an emerging rock star in NFL coaching circles.—David G Fleming
David G Fleming… the day of the celebrity chef is seriously upon us. Chefs have become the rock stars of their generation, and we all long to know them better.—Ruth Reichl
Ruth ReichlExamples of rock star in a Sentence
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President Donald Trump had some fun on his Truth Social and X accounts, posting a doctored video of him hitting rock star Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball.
—The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
In the West, a little bad behavior could almost be seen as part of the job description of the movie icon or pop musician — debauchery being deeply intertwined with the mythology of the artist or rock star — but South Korea’s pop-cultural sphere is shaped by deeply socially conservative values.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Furlan, who is a comedian, addressed social media claims that she was broken up with Lee and was seduced by a catfish posing as another rock star, Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 19 May 2025
Rock en español: Argentine rock star Miguel Mateos brings his 40th anniversary tour to the Miami Beach Bandshell on Sunday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $73.13+.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
In the West, a little bad behavior could almost be seen as part of the job description of the movie icon or pop musician — debauchery being deeply intertwined with the mythology of the artist or rock star — but South Korea’s pop-cultural sphere is shaped by deeply socially conservative values.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Furlan, who is a comedian, addressed social media claims that she was broken up with Lee and was seduced by a catfish posing as another rock star, Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 19 May 2025
Rock en español: Argentine rock star Miguel Mateos brings his 40th anniversary tour to the Miami Beach Bandshell on Sunday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $73.13+.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rock star
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“Rock star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20star. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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