first-class

1 of 2

adjective

ˈfərs(t)-ˈklas 

1

: of or relating to first class

2

: of the highest quality

a first-class meal

first-class adverb

first class

2 of 2

noun

: 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

Synonyms of first-class

Adjective

• excellent
• wonderful
• superb
• terrific
• great
• lovely
• fantastic
• beautiful
• awesome
• fabulous
• stellar
• prime
• marvelous
• fine
• quality

Examples of first-class in a Sentence

Adjective

a first-class production of a classic American musical

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

On its Dreamliners, first-class customers will soon be able to close sliding doors around their seats for privacy. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Roundtrip economy prices are already up roughly 10% this year for both domestic and international flights over Thanksgiving week, according to Points Path CEO and founder Julian Kheel, and business and first-class seats are up 6% to 10% as well. — Dan Avery,lily Wolfson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Noun

Next year, first class passengers can indulge in beef wellington. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

According to the complaint, Disney booked Bolleau in first class while seating her guardian in economy on the flight back to California. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for first-class

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass

Kids Definition

first-class

1 of 2 adjective

1

: of or relating to first class

2

: of the highest quality : excellent

a first-class meal

first class

2 of 2 noun

: the best or highest group in a classification