Synonyms of five-starnext
: of first class or quality
a five-star hotel

Examples of five-star in a Sentence

at those prices the restaurant's food should be nothing but five-star
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Beyond the fill, details like breathable cotton covers and supportive construction can help give these pillows that cushy, five-star quality. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Stewart, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound former five-star recruit, played through a stress fracture in his foot during his freshman season. — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Prestonfield House is one of the city's most renowned five-star hotels, with a location within walking distance of all the key sights—and all the bustle of the Fringe's top venues—while feeling like a world away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 More than 55,000 shoppers have given this durable-yet-stretchy pick a five-star rating. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for five-star

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of five-star was in 1913

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“Five-star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-star. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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