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

Example Sentences

South Africa's ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead near the four-star Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris, French officials have told the BBC.

From BBC

Noem then stayed through the weekend at the four-star Naples Bay Resort & Marina.

From Salon

Following this, Hegseth called for a 20% cut of four-star generals in active service and in the National Guard.

From Salon

A four-star recruit, he’d come to USC from a high school offense that regularly utilized two tight ends.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bruins already appear to have lost one high school recruit after Johnnie Jones, a four-star offensive tackle from Bradenton, Fla., told Rivals.com that he was no longer committed to the school.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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