red star

noun

: a star having a very low surface temperature and a red color

Examples of red star in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its red star, displayed on the front of the house, is reserved for homes built in the 18th century. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2024 The larger but cooler red star feeds material to the smaller, hotter white dwarf and this transfer of energy builds up. Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024 The spatula has bright yellow ears of corn interspersed with tiny red stars. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 July 2024 District of Columbia state flag The flag of Washington D.C. is based on the Washington family's coat of arms, which has three red stars and two red stripes against a white background. Olivia Munson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for red star 

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Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red star was in 1750

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“Red star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20star. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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