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)
- an award for outstanding achievement
Coordinate terms
- gold
- gold medal
- gold medallion
- Gold Star
Derived terms
- gold star gay
Related terms
- silver star
- bronze star