rockstar
Etymology
From rock + star.
rockstar means A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.
noun
- A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status.“By 1967, Jimi Hendrix had become a rockstar.”
- A person who is renowned or revered in his or her field of accomplishment.“Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star”
- Someone who works hard, achieves wins, or both; used in expressions of gratitude.“Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star”
- Any animal, plant, or other thing that is renowned amongst others of its type.“Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star”