all-world

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈwər(-ə)ld How to pronounce all-world (audio)
US
: among the best, most talented, or most impressive in the world
an all-world tennis player

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Trick Williams made his all-world entrance alongside Lil Yachty. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026 Yes, the Rockets have Durant, an all-world scorer who has a career worth of highlight moments under the bright lights. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 By now, Kerr is plenty familiar with the give-and-take that comes with coaching all-world players like Green and Steph Curry. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 3 May 2026 San Diego Padres The Padres rank last in the majors in runs per game, and that lackluster offense is actively undermining an all-world bullpen that ranks as one of the best units in baseball. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-world

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all-world was in 1928

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“All-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-world. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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