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stella

Pronunciation: [ˈstɛlə]

Word

Learn how to use stella in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “astronomy”

(noun) the Latin word for 'star'. It is often used in names and can also refer to stars in general. If you look up at the night sky and see a bright point of light, that is a star, or in Latin, a stella.

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The stella in the evening sky was shining brightly.

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There weren't any stella visible last night because of the clouds.

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Can you name some famous stella in our galaxy?

Context: “name”

(noun) a female given name. Stella is a common name for girls, often chosen because it means 'star'. Parents might name their daughter Stella because they think she is as bright and special as a star.

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Stella won the award for her artwork.

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There was no one named Stella in her class last year.

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Is Stella coming to the party on Saturday?

Context: “literature”

(noun) a character name, often used in poetry and stories. Stella can refer to a beloved woman in literature or art. Poets or authors might use the name Stella to express their love or admiration for someone.

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The poem was all about the author's feelings for his stella.

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In that story, Stella was not the character who achieved her dreams.

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Who is the stella in the poem we read in class?

How to pronounce stella

Pronunciation: [ˈstɛlə]

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