: 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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Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento said that what separates a four-star hotel from a five-star hotel is the level of amenities. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025 Not to be arrogant, but our Best-Ever Succotash Recipe lives up to its name, and all of the five-star reviewers seem to agree with us. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2025 Wayfair has a wide selection of modern farmhouse pieces, including styles from Trisha Yearwood Home, Martha Stewart, and Gracie Oaks, which boast a plethora of five-star ratings. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 June 2025 Nearly 900 reviewers have given the set a five-star rating for its softness, high-quality construction, and style. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 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 16 Jun. 2025.

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