tv star
/ˌtiːˈviː stɑːr/
Meaning
A TV star is a highly popular or famous actor, host, or personality who regularly appears on television shows.
Examples
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She started as a minor actress but is now a major TV star.
She started as a minor actress but is now a major TV star.
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The talk show host interviewed a popular TV star from a new drama series.
The talk show host interviewed a popular TV star from a new drama series.
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Many young people dream of becoming a TV star or an internet celebrity.
Many young people dream of becoming a TV star or an internet celebrity.
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He was a famous TV star in the 1990s, but now he lives a quiet life.
He was a famous TV star in the 1990s, but now he lives a quiet life.
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The TV star signed autographs for hundreds of fans outside the studio.
The TV star signed autographs for hundreds of fans outside the studio.
Common Mistakes
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✗ She is a television actor star.
✓ She is a TV star.
Combining 'actor' and 'star' in this way is redundant. Use either 'TV actor' or 'TV star' to describe them.
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✗ He wants to be a TV popular.
✓ He wants to be a TV star.
'Popular' is an adjective and cannot be used as a noun in this sentence structure. 'Star' is the correct noun to describe a famous television personality.
Related Expressions
Practice
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She plays the main character in the show and has become a huge ___.
💡 A famous person on television.
Show answer
tv star
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The local news channel interviewed a former ___ about his new book.
💡 Someone who used to be famous on television.
Show answer
tv star