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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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The goggles have reportedly undergone extensive testing in the harshest weather conditions and have received high praise from Olympic and world-class skiing champions, as well as Swiss Army mountain guides. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025 Straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee border in Clinton, Cumberland, Overton, and Pickett counties, Dale Hollow Lake is a 27,700-acre reservoir known for its peaceful setting, world-class fishing, and crystal-clear water. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025 China can leverage its world-class strengths in both to achieve high performance. Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025 Our team has worked closely with community leaders, union partners, and local stakeholders to build a project that delivers real jobs, lasting economic benefits, and a world-class entertainment destination for the Bronx. Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025 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 10 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

world-class

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