1
: of or relating to first class
2
: of the highest quality
a first-class meal
first-class
adverb
: 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
Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Adjective
a first-class production of a classic American musical
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Emily Strohm, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
That must have felt very first-class.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
With respect to Carol, refusing first class is one form of resistance, but licking the lid of a tin can from the garbage is another level of commitment.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Beginning May 14, 2026, sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, guests can tie the knot at the Haunted Mansion Parlor, a delightfully spooky venue that was inspired by a first-class drawing room from a classic cruise liner.
—Emily Strohm, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
That must have felt very first-class.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
The new series is set in the far future of the franchise, showcasing the first class of Starfleet cadets in over a century.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
With respect to Carol, refusing first class is one form of resistance, but licking the lid of a tin can from the garbage is another level of commitment.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-class. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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