noun
- Plural of etoile; stars or star-shaped objects, especially in ballet or fashion design.
Usage: French loanword; commonly used in ballet terminology; also refers to star-shaped decorative elements in textiles and design
Examples
- The ballet company's principal dancers are considered the etoiles of the troupe.
- The fabric featured delicate etoiles embroidered across the bodice.
- In French ballet, etoiles represent the highest rank of dancers.
- The designer incorporated golden etoiles into the evening gown's pattern.