all-star

all-star
/awl"stahr'/, adj.
1. consisting of athletes chosen as the best at their positions from all teams in a league or region: Our quarterback was chosen for the all-star team.
2. consisting entirely of star performers: an all-star cast.
n.
3. Sports. a player selected for an all-star team.
[1885-90, Amer.]

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