: of first class or quality
a five-star hotel

Examples of five-star in a Sentence

at those prices the restaurant's food should be nothing but five-star
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Their high-waisted fit and roomy silhouette is a close match for Swift’s relaxed pair, and more than 7,600 shoppers have given them a five-star rating. Averi Baudler, People.com, 28 July 2025 There are also five-star restaurants, boutiques and specialty shops, family-friendly attractions, and more—all at a small-town pace, making Jensen Beach a gem worth visiting along Florida’s Treasure Coast between Fort Pierce and West Palm Beach. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 July 2025 Amazon shoppers of all heights, shapes, and sizes have given this dress a five-star rating for fit, thanks to its size range, stretchy bodice, and midi length. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 From $372 per night Saudi Arabia has more five-star hotels in the pipeline than probably anywhere else on planet Earth. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for five-star

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of five-star was in 1913

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“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-star. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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