business class

noun

: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach

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Qatar was named best carrier in the Middle East, and also won prizes for its business class, onboard Wi-Fi and business-class lounge. Barry Neild, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Just like normal air passengers, some horses fly business class, while others go economy. Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Graves first presented his business plan in 1994 with the help of his friend Silvey, who was enrolled in a business class at Louisiana State University (LSU) at the time. Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 And business class passengers have the option of prawn cocktail with caviar, beef wellington and chicken florentine. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business class

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of business class was in 1962

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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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