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

Those are some of the new offerings international business class passengers can begin expecting out of Los Angeles this year, and across Delta’s global network in early 2027 alongside the debut of Delta’s Airbus A350-1000 suites. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 14 Oct. 2026

The airliner has just unveiled a new phase of its popular business class, which Robb Report was able to preview before its announcement. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Still, that’s a lot of hours in the air, making upgrading to business class all the more enticing. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026

The two business class seats in the center or each row also do not have privacy screens between them, and so are best booked by people on speaking terms. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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