Silver Star

noun

: a U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action

called also Silver Star Medal

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He was awarded the Silver Star. — Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 9 June 2026 For his heroism that February day, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star. — Linda Dudik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026 Colonel Stern was awarded a Silver Star Medal for his actions in the Battle of the Bulge. — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Silver Star’s resident chickens also entertain visitors while supplying the kitchen with eggs for each day’s farm-fresh breakfast. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Silver Star

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Silver Star was in 1932

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“Silver Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silver%20Star. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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