stella

¹ American

[stel-uh] / ˈstɛl ə /

noun

a four-dollar pattern coin of the U.S. having a metal content based on the metric system, issued 1879–80: designed to be used as an international coin.

Stella ² American

[stel-uh] / ˈstɛl ə /

noun

Frank (Phillip), born 1936, U.S. painter.
Joseph, 1887–1946, U.S. painter, born in Italy.
a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “star.”

Example Sentences

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has an intimate knowledge of what it takes to be a top driver, having worked as a race engineer with Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen and Alonso.

From BBC

Stella's remarks refer to the drivers' need to perform what McLaren's Oscar Piastri has described as "counter-intuitive" driving techniques.

From BBC

After I graduated, I studied with Stella Adler and took cold-reading classes with Brian Reise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Watched on by Stella McCartney and Skepta, her show featured vibrant red and blue hues and eye-catching multicolour tartan dresses and skirts with matching hats and ties.

From BBC

Stella’s restless energy in wanting to fix things spurs her to arrange an impromptu trip for them to Amsterdam.

From Los Angeles Times

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