A team consisting of players considered to be the best in their positions in a particular league, division, etc., especially as selected by (public) vote; also in extended use.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Chicago Tribune.
Definition of all-star team in US English:
all-star team
noun
North American Sport
A team consisting of players considered to be the best in their positions in a particular league, division, etc., especially as selected by (public) vote; also in extended use.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Chicago Tribune.