all-star

[ awl-stahr ]

adjective

1. consisting of athletes chosen as the best at their positions from all teams in a league or region:

   Our quarterback was chosen for the all-star team.

2. consisting entirely of star performers:

   an all-star cast.

noun

1. Sports. a player selected for an all-star team.

all-star

adjective

1. prenominal consisting of star performers

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-star¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Wood didn’t play after the All-Star break last season because of a knee injury, had surgery this summer on the knee again, and in his slow ramp-up to play, suffered a setback.

From Los Angeles Times

Add Kaiden Bailey from Santa Margarita, Luke Barnett from Mater Dei, Brannon Martinsen from JSerra, and a Southland all-star team could travel the country and take on anyone.

From Los Angeles Times

In Russell, Redick has long said he’s forged a strong bond with the former All-Star guard and received total buy in.

From Los Angeles Times

California voters on Tuesday were on the verge of deciding the historic election to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a race that pitted Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank against Republican and former Dodger All-Star Steve Garvey.

From Los Angeles Times

Ahead of an all-star tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl, the 75-year-old producer and songwriter looks back at some of the songs that defined his career.

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