: 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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Available in eight shades, including white, black, and silver, these peep-toe sandals have amassed hundreds of five-star ratings for their comfortable fit and flattering appearance. Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Jackson, a former five-star prospect from the Bronx, announced his move to St. John’s on Monday. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025 The grooming salon had a soft launch on Feb. 1 and received a five-star rating. Amy Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 Kyle was a five-star recruit and the No. 5 center in the nation in the class of 2020 coming out of Marion High School. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 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 May. 2025.

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