master class

noun

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

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With tastings, master classes, wine-and-food pairing seminars, conversations, concerts, and in several cases, auctions, wine festivals offer something for everyone from novice to expert. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 The match was a master class by Rodri, who surpassed even his Ballon d’Or-winning self. Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026 Lionel Messi delivered a master class June 22, scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria to break Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup scoring record with his 17th career goal and clinch a knockout-stage berth. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Known online as The Chocolate Guy, Guichon hosted Netflix’s School of Chocolate, where eight dessert specialists competed with their own chocolate builds for a cash prize and the chance to teach a master class at his pastry academy. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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