: being of the highest caliber in the world
a world-class athlete

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Explore world-class art, cozy corner bars, and meet friendly Buffalonians who welcome you in. Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026 The airline is also marketing Abu Dhabi as a world-class destination, offering a free two-night stopover program for passengers traveling to further destinations like Bangkok or India. Chase Jordan january 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026 The island chain is home to more than 200 restaurants, ranging from fine dining to fish shacks by the ocean, along with plenty of opportunities to enjoy white sand beaches, world-class golfing, and more. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026 Visit world-class museums, eat Sunday dinner at a pub or enjoy a play at the Globe. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world-class

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of world-class was in 1939

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“World-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-class. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

adjective
: being of the highest degree of excellence in the world
a world-class athlete
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