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all-star

American  
[awl-stahr] / ˈɔlˌstɑr /

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 British  

adjective

  1. (prenominal) consisting of star performers

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of all-star

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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The days between Friday’s win and Monday’s game will be the Lakers’ first two-day break since the All-Star Game.

From Los Angeles Times

A 2024 All-Star, Bohm has batted .280 with 71 home runs in six seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

The pick-to-click distinction previously went to Teoscar Hernández in 2024, before he became an All-Star in his first season with the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

Las Vegas has hosted NBA all-star events and summer league games, while Women's National Basketball Association side the Aces are also based there.

From BBC

He played in three All-Star games and has won two World Series championships.

From The Wall Street Journal