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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The retail space, set within the citrus and palm-laden gardens of Marrakesh’s five-star La Mamounia hotel, reflects the atelier’s ambitions to grow within the interiors and hospitality sector. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 Odysya organizes experiences across the country, but more and more of her clients want to book specifically in the capital, especially as its five-star hotel scene has improved. — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 Marriotts Ridge and Centennial joined River Hill as five-star high schools. — Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026 The latter, a five-star prospect from Miami Columbus High, could have an immediate impact. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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