: being of the highest caliber in the world
a world-class athlete

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Our goal is to ensure that anyone, anywhere, with the ambition to learn, can build a world-class career in finance. CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Sun Valley is a year-round destination for adventurous couples, with horseback riding and fly-fishing in summer, world-class skiing in winter, and a charming mountain town that's filled with art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026 Sally understands how to create world-class encounters that bridge the gap between art and community. News Desk, Artforum, 21 Jan. 2026 Iran allows Qatar to exploit the giant South Pars gas field rather than successfully building a world-class LNG industry that would have benefited the Iranian people. Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world-class

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of world-class was in 1939

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“World-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-class. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

adjective
: being of the highest degree of excellence in the world
a world-class athlete
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