business class

noun

: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach

Examples of business class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The makeover included a new business class seat, a new premium economy cabin, and a refreshed economy cabin. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 In Delta One business class, seats will be covered in a new navy blue and gray fabric with red accents. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 The new seats are in addition to its current business class seat and will be cheaper than first class but at a premium to its standard business seats. Bymichele Robson, Fortune Europe, 12 Oct. 2024 For example, one-way business class awards from the U.S. to Europe (under 4,000 miles) start at 60,000 points with the Aeroplan program. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for business class 

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Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of business class was in 1962

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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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