n
a US player of a sport in college who is one of the best in the country. To be called an all-American, a player must be chosen for a national team, the best-known teams being for football and basketball .
► all-American adj
1. of an American player who is one of the best in his or her sport:
an All-American quarterback on the All-American team.
2. representing typical American characteristics, physical appearance, etc:
an all-American boy.