Definition of Co-star

1. Noun. One of two actors who are given equal status as stars in a play or film.

Generic synonyms: Lead, Principal, Star

2. Verb. Feature as the co-star in a performance.
Generic synonyms: Star

3. Verb. Be the co-star in a performance.
Category relationships: Dramatic Art, Dramatics, Dramaturgy, Theater, Theatre
Generic synonyms: Star

Definition of Co-star

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of costar) ¹

2. Verb. (alternative spelling of costar) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Co-star

co-religionist
co-respondent
co-routine
co-routines
co-sibling-in-law
co-siblings-in-law
co-sign
co-signed
co-signing
co-signs
co-sister
co-sister-in-law
co-sisters
co-sisters-in-law
co-sleeping
co-star (current term)
co-starred
co-starring
co-stars
co-stimulation
co-tidal
co-transfection
co-transfections
co-trimoxazole
co-uncle
co-uncles
co-wife
co-wives
co-worker
co-workers

Literary usage of Co-star

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Johnson's Marine Manual: A Directory of American-owned Commercial Craft with (1920)
"Stapleton (A) George W. Stapleton Star II (P) US Whaling Co. Star I (P) US Whaling Co. Star HI (P) US Whaling Co. Starlite (A) Standard Oil Co. of ..."

2. The First One Hundred Noted Men and Women of the Screen by Carolyn Lowrey (1920)
"At the close of her first year's work on the screen, Miss Allison signed a contract to co-star with Harold Lockwood under the Metro banner. ..."

3. The Actors' Birthday Book: An Authoritative Insight Into the Lives of the by Johnson Briscoe (1908)
"April 21 David Montgomery A DECIDEDLY clever operatic comedian is David Montgomery, being •** particularly apt in the pantomimic art, and as co-star with ..."

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