starring

See also: star ring, and staring

English

Verb

starring

1. present participle and gerund of star
2. (with a film as its subject) That which has the specified actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast.

   Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston

Synonyms

• (having actors in its cast): featuring (often used for actors other than those in the lead roles)

Translations

present participle of "to star" — see star

with a film as subject: featuring the specified actors

• Finnish: pääosassa, pääosissa pl
• Greek: πρωταγωνιστούν (protagonistoún)
• Japanese: 主演している (ja) (shuen shite iru)
• Slovak: v hlavnej úlohe (1), hrajú (2)

Noun

starring (plural starrings)

1. The action of the verb to star.

Adjective

starring (not comparable)

1. Performing as a star; having the leading role.

   Charlton Heston had a starring role in Ben-Hur.

Anagrams

• ring rats, tarrings