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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The two met in 1993 when the acclaimed guitarist was doing a concert and master class at Mesa College and Patton approached him. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 How the Meet-Cute Is Making a Comeback Run clubs, cycling groups, intramural sports, master classes, singles events and book clubs are emerging as the new social hubs where younger adults hope to meet someone organically. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026 Thompson can also do late night and Saturday Night Live and awards shows; just watch the subtle master class of her presenting an honorary Oscar to Angela Lansbury. Dan Zak, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026 And from a coach who was questioned over and over again as the Wolves labored through an uninspiring regular season only to conduct a master class in strategy and resourcefulness to lead his severely short-handed team to a stunning upset. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026 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 12 May. 2026.

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