five-star
Americanadjective
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having five stars to indicate rank or quality.
a five-star general; a five-star brandy.
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of the highest quality.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of five-star
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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And though the official tour programme ends on Friday evening with a rugby match in Sydney, on Saturday the Duchess will hold an "in-person conversation" at a wellness retreat in a five-star Sydney beachside hotel.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
It is symbolic of your enterprising younger self, and all of those fancy cars and five-star vacations that you passed up on, perhaps using that money as a down payment on your next property instead.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
There are now 19 restaurants with Michelin stars and more than 170 five-star hotels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Described as an "unforgettable weekend for women ready to reconnect, recharge and have some serious fun", the event will be held at a five-star hotel at Coogee Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
The firm is entering a competition, submitting designs for a new five-star hotel to be built in Miami.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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