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 of usually three classes of travel accommodations
b
: a class of mail that comprises letters, postcards, or matter sealed against inspection
Synonyms
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023
In 2015, a first-class dinner menu from April 14 sold for $118,000 at an auction in Texas.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
The menu, for first-class dinner the night of April 11, four days before the ship sank, was discovered by Stephenson’s family inside a photo album from the 1960s.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
The first-class menu is just the latest example of that, giving us a peek into what life on the Titanic was like.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
One of these items is a first-class menu dated April 11, approximately three days before the ocean liner sank.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
Armed with a first-class ticket on Pan Am—and, for some unfathomable reason, the consent of her parents—Priscilla goes to visit him, arriving at Graceland in a pink dress and white gloves.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023
Imagine taking nearly three months to meander across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, reveling in the romantic atmosphere of first-class train travel all the while.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2023
These first-class travel gifts come with economy prices.
—Annie Gabillet, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2023
Travelers can choose between first class and coach, the only difference being that those traveling in first class get access to four-person tables and are given a commemorative hot cocoa mug.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
Choosing Your Fare Frequent fliers know that buying a plane ticket is much more than deciding between economy and first class.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023
Premium class tickets refer to premium economy, business and first classes.
—Angelina Rascouet, Fortune Europe, 18 Nov. 2023
The first class meets 6 to 9 p.m. at Wild Barrel Brewing, 692 Rancheros Drive, San Marcos.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2023
Tickets for first class are $58 for children (ages 2 to 12) and $68 for adults.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
Individuals in first class and business class will see no change in their boarding process.
—CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
There won’t be any changes for passengers in first class and other premium boarding categories.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
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Adjective
The Australian carrier also recently made that long-haul flight a lot more enjoyable, pouring $100 million into upgrading its network of lounges and adding restaurant-style dining from a menu designed by Australian Chef Neil Perry to its 14 onboard first-class suites.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023
In 2015, a first-class dinner menu from April 14 sold for $118,000 at an auction in Texas.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
The menu, for first-class dinner the night of April 11, four days before the ship sank, was discovered by Stephenson’s family inside a photo album from the 1960s.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
The first-class menu is just the latest example of that, giving us a peek into what life on the Titanic was like.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
One of these items is a first-class menu dated April 11, approximately three days before the ocean liner sank.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
Armed with a first-class ticket on Pan Am—and, for some unfathomable reason, the consent of her parents—Priscilla goes to visit him, arriving at Graceland in a pink dress and white gloves.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023
Imagine taking nearly three months to meander across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, reveling in the romantic atmosphere of first-class train travel all the while.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2023
These first-class travel gifts come with economy prices.
—Annie Gabillet, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
Noun
Joaquina was part of the first class of graduates from producer Julio Reyes Copello’s Art House Academy before signing a record deal with Universal Music Latin.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2023
Travelers can choose between first class and coach, the only difference being that those traveling in first class get access to four-person tables and are given a commemorative hot cocoa mug.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
Choosing Your Fare Frequent fliers know that buying a plane ticket is much more than deciding between economy and first class.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023
Premium class tickets refer to premium economy, business and first classes.
—Angelina Rascouet, Fortune Europe, 18 Nov. 2023
The first class meets 6 to 9 p.m. at Wild Barrel Brewing, 692 Rancheros Drive, San Marcos.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2023
Tickets for first class are $58 for children (ages 2 to 12) and $68 for adults.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
Individuals in first class and business class will see no change in their boarding process.
—CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
There won’t be any changes for passengers in first class and other premium boarding categories.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
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first-class
1 of 2 adjective1
: of or relating to first class
2
: of the highest quality : excellent
a first-class meal
first class
2 of 2 noun
: the best or highest group in a classification
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