all-star

1 of 2

adjective

ˈȯl-ˌstär 

: composed wholly or chiefly of stars or of outstanding performers or participants

an all-star cast

all-star

2 of 2

noun

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.

Examples of all-star in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

While the site is still stocked with timeless favorites, Melissa has also released modernized versions of its jelly sandals with new colors, fresh vegan and sustainability certifications, and even all-star collaborations, like with the high-end Parisian shoe brand Nodaleto. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025

Once the Indiana Pacers all-star suffered an Achilles injury in the first quarter of Game 7 on Sunday night, so did his team’s realistic chances of winning a NBA title against the Thunder. —Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025

Noun

Andres Gimenez: Gimenez was an all-star last year with the 34th-best wOBA in baseball. —Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2023

On Saturday, Starling succeeded in his most ambitious endeavor yet: a one-day event pitting MIAA and NEPSAC all-star teams against each other. —Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1888, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for all-star

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• ansar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar

Kids Definition

all-star

adjective

ˌȯl-ˌstär

: made up chiefly or entirely of stars

an all-star team

all-star

ˈȯl-ˌstär

noun