movie star
/ˈmuːvi stɑː/
Meaning
A movie star is a famous actor or actress who plays leading roles in popular cinema films. These individuals are widely recognized by the public and often have a significant influence on pop culture. It is a very common, casual term used instead of the more formal 'celebrity actor'.
Examples
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He became a global movie star after his performance in the action film.
He became a global movie star after his performance in the action film.
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There were many movie stars walking down the red carpet at the Oscars.
There were many movie stars walking down the red carpet at the Oscars.
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My sister has a poster of her favorite movie star on her bedroom wall.
My sister has a poster of her favorite movie star on her bedroom wall.
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It must be difficult for a movie star to walk down the street without being noticed.
It must be difficult for a movie star to walk down the street without being noticed.
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She acts like a movie star even though she has only been in one small film.
She acts like a movie star even though she has only been in one small film.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He is a very famous cinema star.
✓ He is a very famous movie star.
While 'cinema' is understood, 'movie star' or 'film star' are the natural collocations used by native English speakers.
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✗ She became a star of movie last year.
✓ She became a movie star last year.
'Movie star' is a compound noun. Do not use the prepositional phrase 'star of movie'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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He is a famous Hollywood ___ who has won three Academy Awards.
💡 A highly celebrated actor.
Show answer
movie star
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The crowd screamed when the ___ arrived at the film premiere.
💡 A famous cinema celebrity.
Show answer
movie star