Definition of all-star
(Entry 1 of 2)
: composed wholly or chiefly of stars or of outstanding performers or participants
an all-star cast
all-star
nounDefinition of all-star (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a member of an all-star team
2 : an outstanding or highly regarded performer within a field : star The ceremony gathered all-stars from film, television, and radio.
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