first-class

adjective

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\ ˈfərs(t)-ˈklas

Definition of first-class

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of or relating to first class

2 : of the highest quality a first-class meal

first class

noun

Definition of first class (Entry 2 of 2)

: the first or highest group in a classification: such as

a : the highest of usually three classes of travel accommodations

b : a class of mail that comprises letters, postcards, or matter sealed against inspection

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun United offers complimentary alcoholic beverages in premium cabins, and Alaska Airlines offers complimentary alcohol in first class. — Sally French, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2022 There were virtually no female passengers in first class, Tucker said, and the menu was better. — Jennifer Gonnerman, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022 The train is old, but well maintained, with fresh sheets and a cotton towel provided in first class. — Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2022 Red wine served in first class en route to the runway. — Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022 Morgan, who was seated in first class, refused to wear a seat belt and would not comply with crew members' requests to put his seat upright, the complaint says. — NBC News, 27 Apr. 2022 Alcohol has been available in first class on American since last spring. — Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2022 For the first class, Rocky River Fire Chief Aaron Lenart will be the guest speaker. — Linda Gandee, cleveland, 25 Apr. 2022 This spring, Los Angeles graduated the first class of its Tree Ambassador Program that recruits people directly from the communities that need more trees. — NBC News, 23 Apr. 2022 See More

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