four-star

[fawr-stahr, fohr-]

adjective

1. of or being a full general or admiral, as indicated by four stars on an insignia.

2. rated or considered as being of the highest quality, especially as indicated by four printed stars assigned in some rating systems.

   a four-star restaurant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of four-star¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Related Words

• high-level