gold star

See also: Gold Star

English

Etymology

gold + star from the shape of the award, being star-shaped, and the colouration of the award, being golden, with gold representing the highest of three grades of star awards, of traditional usage of metallic colours, gold, silver, bronze

Noun

gold star (plural gold stars)

  1. an award for outstanding achievement

Coordinate terms

Derived terms

  • silver star
  • bronze star
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