five-star

adjective

ˈfīv-ˈstär How to pronounce five-star (audio)
Synonyms of five-starnext
: of first class or quality
a five-star hotel

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at those prices the restaurant's food should be nothing but five-star
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Its celebrity pedigree is astonishing (spokespersons and fans include Jane Fonda, Martha Stewart, Andie MacDowell, Heidi Klum, etc), its offerings are robust, and many, if not most of its products, are five-star successes. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Food and drink This is one aspect of The Oberoi Mumbai that has undergone a complete overhaul over the years, adapting standard five-star dining menus to a more focused and exciting culinary program. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Freshman Immanuel Iheanacho, a 6-foot-7, 345-pound five-star offensive tackle out of Georgetown Prep in Maryland, is a promising newcomer who may break out. — Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 On the Lido, the only five-star hotel is the Hotel Excelsior, which dates back to 1908. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for five-star

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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