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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That includes all-world pass rusher Myles Garrett, whom the Rams added earlier this offseason in a blockbuster trade with Cleveland. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 Without James, the 76ers would have still been a threat to win the Eastern Conference, because Brown and Maxey are two All-NBA level players, and Joel Embiid is an all-world offensive talent when healthy. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Kylian Mbappé is having an all-world tournament, scoring eight goals. — Joe Murphy, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Trick Williams made his all-world entrance alongside Lil Yachty. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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