starman

/ˈstɑːrmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who goes to outer space, especially in a spacecraft.

“David Bowman was a starman who traveled through a wormhole in search of a new home.”

2. noun

A person who is a rock or pop music star, especially one who has recently become popular.

“Elton John is known as a starman in the music industry.”

3. proper noun

The main character in a 1972 song and a 1979 film by David Bowie.

“The Starman is a legendary character in a David Bowie song and film.”

Synonyms

  • astronaut
  • celebrity
  • cosmonaut
  • musician

Antonyms

  • groundling
  • non-celebrity