Definition

1. Noun:
   • A famous singer of rock music: A person who performs rock music and has achieved significant fame and recognition in that genre.

Usage

• The term "rock star" specifically refers to a performer who is both a vocalist and a prominent public figure within the rock music industry. It implies a high level of celebrity status, often associated with a particular lifestyle and public image.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The legendary rock star performed for a crowd of 50,000 fans.
  • She became an overnight rock star after her band's first album went platinum.

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical Use: In informal contexts, "rock star" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is exceptionally talented, charismatic, or successful in a non-musical field, often treated with similar adulation.
  • After solving the critical software bug, the programmer was treated like a rock star by the team.

Variants and Related Words

• Rock musician (n): A more general term for someone who plays rock music, not necessarily famous.
• Rock icon (n): A rock star who is considered a defining symbol of the genre.

Synonyms

• Superstar: A very famous performer in any entertainment field.
• Music legend: An artist who has achieved iconic status over a long career.

Related Phrases

• Rock star status: The condition of being famous and celebrated like a rock star.
  • The designer achieved rock star status in the fashion world.
• Rock star treatment: Receiving special, lavish, or deferential treatment.
  • The keynote speaker was given the rock star treatment at the conference.

Noun

1. a famous singer of rock music