all-star

1 of 2

adjective

: composed wholly or chiefly of stars or of outstanding performers or participants
an all-star cast

all-star

2 of 2

noun

1
: a member of an all-star team
2
: an outstanding or highly regarded performer within a field : star
The ceremony gathered all-stars from film, television, and radio.

Examples of all-star in a Sentence

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Adjective
Brady brought payback and zingers to the Netflix 'Roast of Kevin Hart' in a surprise all-star appearance at the Kia Forum. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Scott Messick will be one of nine local all-star teachers honored prior to Friday's Phillies-Rockies game. Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Noun
Collins, who has dealt with health issues for several years, seems to be doing better and is destined for an all-star segment, as is Vandross, who died in 2005 and is currently having a renaissance of legacy. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026 At this weekend's all-star game, father and son had one last chance to share the court and push each other. Ren Clayton, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-star

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1888, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-star was in 1888

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“All-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-star. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

all-star

adjective
ˌȯl-ˌstär
: made up chiefly or entirely of stars
an all-star team
all-star
ˈȯl-ˌstär
noun

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