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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It is "a brutal, tell-all masterpiece," said The Independent's Hannah Ewens in a five star review.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025
Together, the pair have racked up millions of online hits, earning their employer five star reviews and plenty of new customers in the process.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024
Cheez-It’s tote received five star reviews, albeit from just two customers: “KD” and “Extra Toasty.”
From Salon • Oct. 5, 2024
The summit, which has been planned for months, will be held in the luxury five star Bürgenstock hotel high above beautiful Lake Lucerne.
From BBC • May 28, 2024
Following an exquisite breakfast at one of Las Vegas five star restaurants, Burger King, we headed home.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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