variants or less commonly all-pro
US
: chosen as one of the best players within a league
used chiefly in the National Football League
an All-Pro wide receiver
All-Pro noun
or less commonly all-pro

Examples of All-Pro in a Sentence

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Jones this year should challenge for his seventh All-Pro season. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025 That would be Broncos second-team All-Pro defensive lineman Zach Allen, who lined up against Suamataia before finding him postgame. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025 Upon retirement, Kelce finished his career with seven Pro-Bowl nominations, six All-Pro selections, and is a one-time champion. Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 However, the three-time All-Pro receiver seemingly took a dig at his old teams while praising his new one. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for All-Pro

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of All-Pro was in 1922

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“All-Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/All-Pro. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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