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all-star

adjective \ ˈȯl-ˌstär \

Definition of all-star

: composed wholly or chiefly of stars or of outstanding performers or participants
  • an all-star cast

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First Known Use of all-star

1888

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all-star

noun

Definition of all-star

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.

First Known Use of all-star

1893

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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ALL-STAR Defined for English Language Learners

all-star

adjective

Definition of all-star for English Language Learners

  • : including mostly or only performers who are famous or very skillful

ALL-STAR Defined for Kids

all-star

adjective \ ˈȯl-ˈstär \

Definition of all-star for Students

: made up only or mostly of outstanding participants
  • an all-star team

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