third-class

adjective

\ˈthərd-ˈklas

Definition of third-class

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to a class, rank, or grade next below the second

third class

noun

Definition of third class (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the third and usually next below second class in a classification

2 : the least expensive class of accommodations (as on a passenger ship)

3 : a former class of U.S. mail comprising circulars, pamphlets, catalogs, and newsletters

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Examples of third-class in a Sentence

Noun

She got a third class in English.

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McGregor could have potentially won a title in a third class in the fight, which no UFC fighter has accomplished. — Jenna West, SI.com, "Conor McGregor Reveals He Almost Returned to UFC in May But "Something Came Up"," 6 June 2018 This one was third class: completely open, with bunk beds on both sides, and it was packed with people. — Karl Ove Knausgaard, New York Times, "A Literary Road Trip Into the Heart of Russia," 14 Feb. 2018 First-class patrons won't be permitted to mingle with those in second or third class, and the ship won't be equipped with television or Internet. — Sarah Aires, Woman's Day, "Exact Replica of Titanic to Set Sail in 2016," 28 Feb. 2013

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