rock star

Or rockstar

noun

a rock-'n'-roll star or celebrity.
a star or celebrity in any field or profession, or anyone who is highly admired.
TV chefs are the new rock stars.
My mom is a rock star!

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rock star¹

First recorded in 1955–60

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Black Sabbath made an indelible mark on music by forging the sound that became known as heavy metal - and on top of that, Ozzy practically invented the image of the wild rock star.

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Eagle-eyed fan Joey, 16, spotted the Mancunian rock star on one of the platforms at about 14:00 BST on Tuesday.

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At the height of the team’s back-to-back championship runs, Fargas said traveling with the Lady Vols “was like traveling with rock stars.”

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The first UK concert of rock star Marilyn Manson's tour has been cancelled after pressure from campaigners and an MP.

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Right now, comedians seem to be the rock stars of this current entertainment era.

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rock squirrel rock steady

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