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
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Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Adjective
a first-class production of a classic American musical
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Claire Ballor, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
His maiden first-class — let alone Test — century was confirmed with a tension-lancing scythe over midwicket in the final session, writes Dominic Fifield.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
As premium travel becomes an increasingly important part of the airline industry, a new carrier is launching that looks to offer an experience beyond first class but without the enormous cost of chartering a private jet.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The meals, which will be made in the American Airlines test kitchen with meats preapred at Pecan Lodge, will be available only for first-class ticket holders who preorder through the airline’s mobile app or website.
—Claire Ballor, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
His maiden first-class — let alone Test — century was confirmed with a tension-lancing scythe over midwicket in the final session, writes Dominic Fifield.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Takeaway Flying first class doesn’t have to be reserved for the wealthy.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
As premium travel becomes an increasingly important part of the airline industry, a new carrier is launching that looks to offer an experience beyond first class but without the enormous cost of chartering a private jet.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-class. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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