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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For them, Road Scholar now offers stays in four- and five-star hotels on some trips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Others were more enthusiastic, and Whatsonstage's Sarah Crompton's five-star review, external said the play is "a triumph; a soaring, surging spectacle and a latter-day history play, both serious and popular".
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
“You don’t need to eat all organic food and go to a five-star gym. Utilize public parks and look at resources that are free in the community.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Sure, it might be annoying that studios are trying to pass off overly enthusiastic five-star Letterboxd reviews as legitimate film criticism in marketing on posters and in trailers.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
“I know. I know. Mealtime. I’ll hurry and get to my five-star dinner,” I say, and begin walking toward the Mess.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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