outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas 

outclassed; outclassing; outclasses

transitive verb

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

Synonyms of outclass

• surpass
• exceed
• better
• eclipse
• top

Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models.

She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.

Recent Examples on the Web

The 2026 World Cup party will go on without any of its three hosts, as Team USA was outclassed 4-1 by Belgium Monday night and eliminated in the Round of 16. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

And outclass the Americans is exactly what Belgium did, controlling the midfield, neutralizing their press and forcing horrendous errors. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

And all game long, Canada outclassed South Africa, who at times appeared content to hold the ball and take the game to a penalty shootout (earning jeers from the Canada-heavy crowd). — Sean Gregory, Time, 29 June 2026

That showed in the second half when they were outclassed by a rampant England side. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outclass

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

Kids Definition

outclass

verb

out·​class (ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas 

: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class