stardate
nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈstɑɹdeɪt//
A date according to the fictional system of time measurement developed for Star Trek.
noun
- 1
A date according to the fictional system of time measurement developed for Star Trek.
Captain's log, stardate 3087.6. While investigating an uncharted planet, the Enterprise and at least this entire quadrant of space, has been subjected to violent, unexplained stress and force.
And to avoid any quantum entanglement, make sure that if you visit the show before it closes on the stardate equivalent to Sept. 20, your transporter is in working order.
Etymology
From star + date.
Forms
- plural
- stardates
starboard · The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing…Starbuck · A surname.Starbucks · A widespread chain of coffee shops.
stardate · A date according to the fictional system of time measurement developed for Star Trek.
stare · To look fixedly (at something).Stare · A surname Fredrick John Stare (1910–2002), American…starfleet · A fleet of starships; a space navy.