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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The offense also features receivers Puka Nacua, a reigning All-Pro, and future Hall of Famer Davante Adams, running back Kyren Williams and multiple tight ends that helped make the Rams the top-scoring team in the NFL last season. Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 And whether that was on Brown, the offense or a combination, too many factors aligned to signify the end of an impressive four-year run with the Eagles that included three All-Pro teams and a Super Bowl. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Others were traded, including standout receiver Jaylen Waddle and All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. CBS News, 28 May 2026 Travis Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiance of music superstar Taylor Swift. ABC News, 27 May 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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