rock star

Noun

rockstar (plural rockstars)

1. 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.
2. (attributive, figuratively, sometimes) A person who is renowned or revered in his or her field of accomplishment.
   • Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star

   Synonyms:

   superstar, all-star, star

3. (figuratively) Someone who works hard, achieves wins, or both; used in expressions of gratitude.
   • Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star

   Synonyms:

   superstar, all-star, star

4. (attributive, figuratively, sometimes) Any animal, plant, or other thing that is renowned amongst others of its type.
   • Near-synonyms: superstar, all-star, star

   Synonyms:

   superstar, all-star, star