stardust

noun

star·​dust ˈstär-ˌdəst How to pronounce stardust (audio)
: a feeling or impression of romance, magic, or ethereality

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On the pitch, former Manchester United flop Antony provides the stardust, continuing his remarkable renaissance in Seville. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Chalk powder gets scattered over the blackboard for an almost stardust effect. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 The event bonuses include triple stardust, double catch candy with a higher chance for trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 Radioactive stardust remnants from stellar explosions have been found trapped in ice in Antarctica. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardust

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stardust was in 1906

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“Stardust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stardust. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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