master class

noun

: a seminar for advanced music students conducted by a master musician

Examples of master class in a Sentence

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From the post-game mascot sacrifice to the toaster-as-trophy, the bowl offers a master class in brand promotion. Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026 One of the upsides of entering the pressure cooker that is RuPaul’s Drag Race is that competitors undergo a branding master class. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026 Billy Crudup Jay Kelly While his co-star Adam Sandler is rightfully being recognized for his standout supporting role in the film, Crudup also delivers a master class in just a few minutes of screen time. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026 Beijing absorbed the shock and retaliated with a master class in economic statecraft and policy discipline. Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for master class

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of master class was in 1952

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“Master class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20class. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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