costar
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costar
an actor or actress who shares star billing with another; a performer whose status is slightly below that of a star: She is the costar of the film. (also co-star)
Not to be confused with:
coaster – a coasting sled or toboggan; a vessel engaged in coastal trade; a disk placed under an object to protect the surface below: Please place a coaster under your glass.
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co·star
also co-star (kō′stär′)n.
A starring actor or actress given equal status with another or others in a play, film, or television series.
tr. & intr.v. co·starred, co·star·ring, co·stars
To act or present as a costar.
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co•star
or co-star
(n. ˈkoʊˌstɑr; v. -ˈstɑr)n., v. -starred, -star•ring. n.
1. a performer who shares star billing with another.
2. a performer whose status is slightly below that of a star.
v.i. 3. to be or have billing as a costar.
v.t. 4. to present or bill as a costar or costars.
[1915–20]
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