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

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Singapore Airlines is just the latest brand to give its first class and business class a makeover, showing just how fierce the competition in commercial aviation truly is. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 Instead, passengers can choose between coach and business class, with Wi-Fi available throughout the train and snacks and drinks for purchase in the café car. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 Students at Hoover High School's AP business class however get lessons on management and finances. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 Even despite some drops, airline executives said during their earnings calls that travel demand overall is robust, especially for profitable premium cabins like business class. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business class

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Nov. 2026.

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