five-star

adjective

ˈfīv-ˈstär 

: of first class or quality

a five-star hotel

Synonyms of five-star

• excellent
• wonderful
• terrific
• superb
• lovely
• great
• beautiful
• fabulous
• awesome
• stellar
• fantastic
• prime
• marvelous
• fine
• quality
• classic
• hot

Examples of five-star in a Sentence

at those prices the restaurant's food should be nothing but five-star

Recent Examples on the Web

The Pococo Galaxy Star Projector has firmly established itself as a fan-favorite home planetarium, backed by almost 3,000 Amazon reviews and a stellar 62% five-star rating. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Wright is the fourth wide receiver in the Hurricanes’ class, joining fellow five-star prospects Nick Lennear and A’mir Sears and four-star prospect Eli Woodard. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

In Algiers, the comfortable El Aurassi is considered one of the best hotels, though service and style fall short of a standard five-star experience. — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

This concealer stick has developed a devoted fan following, earning plenty of five-star reviews for its long-lasting coverage, convenient stick applicator, and extensive range of shades that makes finding a color match easy. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for five-star

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar