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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There are now 19 restaurants with Michelin stars and more than 170 five-star hotels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
On the offensive line, five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe — at 6-foot-7, 330 pounds — already looks quite capable of contributing on a Big Ten front.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
On the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai's luxury man-made archipelago, the five-star Fairmont The Palm hotel was struck by a large explosion.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Debris from an intercepted drone resulted in a "minor fire" on the outer facade of the five-star Burj Al Arab hotel, authorities have said.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 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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