North Star

noun

: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points

called also polestar

Examples of North Star in a Sentence

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For example, when Canyon Springs Boulevard hits about 23,000 cars per day, North Star Ranch will need to begin planning to add a third lane to the road. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025 Our property assessment system should take accuracy as its North Star, drawing on the best data and working in a spirit of fairness. Fritz Kaegi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 Flashback: Before starting Sunfish, Rastegar was a director at fertility company North Star Fertility. Erin Brodwin, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025 Their household was a kind of North Star, said Marie Brenner, one of many journalists whom Ms. Bissell drew into her circle. Penelope Green, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for North Star

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of North Star was in the 14th century

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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

North Star

noun
: the star toward which the northern end of the earth's axis very nearly points

called also polestar

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