all-star

[awl-stahr]

adjective

1. consisting of athletes chosen as the best at their positions from all teams in a league or region.

   Our quarterback was chosen for the all-star team.

2. consisting entirely of star performers.

   an all-star cast.

noun

1. Sports.,  a player selected for an all-star team.

all-star

adjective

1. (prenominal) consisting of star performers

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-star¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

The Riyadh Comedy Festival kicked off last weekend, with an all-star - and primarily male - line-up.

From BBC

All year, speculation swirled about the root causes of Betts’ struggles, which saw him miss the All-Star Game for the first time in a decade and bat as low as .231 through the first week of August.

From Los Angeles Times

Their staff ace, three-time All-Star right-hander Zack Wheeler, was lost for the season in late August because of a blood clot in his arm.

From Los Angeles Times

He missed the All-Star Game in 2023, and slumped so mightily at one point Phillies fans organized a stadium-wide ovation.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s played often with Doncic’s group and marveled at the five-time All-Star’s impressive array of shots.

From Los Angeles Times