CultureSeptember 3, 2026
starfighter
STAR-fye-ter
Definition
A fictional or real high-performance aircraft designed specifically for space or aerial combat, typically depicted as nimble and agile.
Etymology
This is a compound word formed from 'star' (relating to space) and 'fighter' (a type of military aircraft), originating in mid-20th-century science fiction literature and cinema to describe advanced spacecraft.
In the news
The article mentions a specific yellow Naboo N-1 starfighter from the Star Wars films as a prominent exhibit greeting visitors at the museum entrance.
George Lucas unveils long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art in LA after nearly two decades
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