outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses

transitive verb

: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class

Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models. She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.
Recent Examples on the Web While they Athletics were outscored 17-13 in losing two of three games to the Mariners last week, they were outclassed by the Astros and outscored 22-4 in this series. Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024 From the start, the Buccaneers outclassed and outcoached a more talented team. Rob Maaddi, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outclass 

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Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outclass was in 1870

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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

outclass

verb
out·​class (ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class

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