: 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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The vessel has racked up hundreds of five-star ratings for its superior heat distribution and retention. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 So Gonzales needs to spark a Florida offense predicated on a five-star quarterback, two four-star freshman receivers and a running back who just rushed for 150 yards in Napier’s ouster. Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 Aspen Aspen is known as one of Colorado's most exclusive ski destinations, with five-star hotels and upscale dining and shopping that attract luxury travelers and second-homeowners. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025 Florida entered the season ranked 15th in the AP Top 25 with hopes of a possible College Football Playoff run, led by five-star sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway. Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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