outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses

transitive verb

: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class

Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models. She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.
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Unlike Michigan three years ago or Texas last fall, the Rams didn’t look outclassed after the first two drives. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 In fact, the fitness space with its cardio, weights, and turf area outclasses most membership gyms around the world. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 There are 10 island countries/territories whose GDPs are outclassed by the financial might being poured into the programs. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025 A day removed from an emotional, razor-thin defeat to their division rivals, the Phillies were outclassed again on Wednesday night. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outclass

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outclass was in 1870

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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

outclass

verb
out·​class (ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class
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