star city
- noun
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ciudad estrella
- New York is known as a star city because of its vibrant culture and iconic landmarks.
Examples
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Paris is often considered a star city for fashion enthusiasts.
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Many travelers dream of visiting star cities like New York.
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Hosting the Olympics brought even more attention to the star city.
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Many aspiring actors head to a star city in hopes of making it big.
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Paris is a famous star city for tourists.
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Every summer, millions visit Los Angeles, a star city famous for its entertainment industry.
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Tokyo is a star city that attracts tourists with its rich history and modern attractions.
Synonyms
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5.2
A very large important city that is the main center in a region or country
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A place that many people visit, especially tourists
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a city that is highly prominent or renowned' is directly derivable from combining 'star' (famous/celebrated) with 'city' — i.e. a city associated with stars or fame. This is a straightforward compound formation following normal English composition patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would likely infer the intended sense.
Etymology
The phrase star city may come from the image of a city full of stars, either bright lights or famous people who live or visit there, so star city means 'famous' and 'popular'.