stardust

noun

star·​dust ˈstär-ˌdəst How to pronounce stardust (audio)
: a feeling or impression of romance, magic, or ethereality

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Back then, besides stardust, no solid materials at all drifted through this natal disk. — Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026 Radioactive stardust remnants from stellar explosions have been found trapped in ice in Antarctica. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 18 May 2026 In other words, catching a glimpse of this would be like witnessing the literal glow of the solar system's stardust, shimmering along the path astrologers have tracked for centuries. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 What to read next The four-part series tackles the origins of the universe, the pivotal role of stardust in all living things, and the nature of space-time, among many other cosmic mysteries. — David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stardust

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stardust was in 1906

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