four-star
Americanadjective
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of or being a full general or admiral, as indicated by four stars on an insignia.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of four-star
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Former four-star generals, Pentagon officials and congressional staffers alike find a welcome reception in the industry they once oversaw.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
But once the four-star Gardena Serra product made it to Oregon for his first year of college football, he struggled to adapt and get situated in Eugene, Ore., — he needed another older brother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
On the coast toward St. Maxime, Camping des Mûres is a four-star campground on the beach, where cozy, wood-paneled mobile homes start at around $70 a night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Public rebukes followed Hegseth’s decision last month to effectively fire Gen. Chris Donahue, a respected four-star commander who came up the ranks through the special forces.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
It isn’t the Plaza Hotel four-star service, but it will do.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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