gold star en · NOUN
Etymology
From Gold + star from the star shape of the award and its colour, representing the highest of three levels: gold, silver, bronze.
Meanings
- An award for outstanding achievement.
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(US, in-compounds) A relative of a U.S. soldier when the latter has been killed in action.
a gold-star mother
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gold stars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
gold medal · gold medallion · Gold Star · gold
Deriveds
gold star gay · gold star family · gold star lesbian · gold star parent · gold star wife · gold star father · gold star mother