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

Like most airlines, business class varies depending on the route and aircraft type. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

The seating plan is more common on European airlines where it's sold as business class for short-haul flights. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Expedia refunded you $8,206, covering the cost of the emergency business class tickets. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Noble then spilled soda on the woman, who reported the incident to the flight crew and was moved to business class. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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