all-in
adjective
without restrictions; with virtually every type of hold permitted.
all-in
American
[awl-in]
/ ˈɔlˈɪn /
adjective
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Wrestling. without restrictions; with virtually every type of hold permitted.
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Jazz. performed by all members of the group; played ensemble.
An all-in refrain followed the solos.
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British. with extras included; inclusive.
at the all-in rate.
all in
British
adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of all-in
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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She had grown up an all-in Southern Baptist who went to church “anytime the doors were open.”
From Slate • May 4, 2026
When Andy Lockwood started in the college advising business 20 years ago, the all-in price for the year at elite institutions was around $45,000.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
They abandoned an all-in pick for an investment in the future.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
“The approach they seem to be taking is kind of a big, all-in bet on deep learning,” said Agustin Lebron, senior researcher at EquiLibre Technologies, a trading firm in Prague.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
He rehearsed his speeches—gestures and all-in front of a mirror until he got them right.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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