all-star

all-star
all′-star`
adj.
1) spo consisting of athletes chosen as the best at their positions from all teams in a league or region:
an all-star team[/ex]
2) consisting entirely of star performers:
an all-star cast[/ex]
3) spo a player selected for an all-star team
Etymology: 1885–90, amer.

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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