1
: of or relating to first class
2
: of the highest quality
a first-class meal
first-class
adverb
: the first or highest group in a classification: such as
a
: the highest class of travel accommodations
b
: a class of mail that comprises letters, postcards, or matter sealed against inspection
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Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Adjective
a first-class production of a classic American musical
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Claire Ballor, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
His maiden first-class — let alone Test — century was confirmed with a tension-lancing scythe over midwicket in the final session, writes Dominic Fifield.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Set in the distant future, the series explores life at the legendary academy, where the first class in over 100 years is preparing for deep-space duty.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The meals, which will be made in the American Airlines test kitchen with meats preapred at Pecan Lodge, will be available only for first-class ticket holders who preorder through the airline’s mobile app or website.
—Claire Ballor, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
His maiden first-class — let alone Test — century was confirmed with a tension-lancing scythe over midwicket in the final session, writes Dominic Fifield.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Teams like the Minnesota Wild treat their employees to first class, and high-end dining with teammates at some of the finest restaurants across North America an off-day ritual.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Set in the distant future, the series explores life at the legendary academy, where the first class in over 100 years is preparing for deep-space duty.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-class. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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