This is the 6748th most frequent Russian word.
star
The Russian word "star" (стар) means "old" in English.
In this sentence, 'звёзд' (stars) refers to celestial bodies in the night sky.
На небе сегодня много ярких звёзд.
There are many bright stars in the sky today.
Here, 'звездой' (star) is used metaphorically to refer to a person of notable fame.
Она стала настоящей звездой после выхода фильма.
She became a real star after the movie was released.
In this context, 'звезду' (star) references a celestial body, specifically a meteor, often associated with making wishes.