world-class

adjective

ˈwərl(d)-ˈklas 

: being of the highest caliber in the world

a world-class athlete

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This includes marine transportation, shipbuilding and repair, national defense and security, world-class research on autonomous crafts, shipping and logistics, tourism and recreation. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

The capital city’s grand monuments, world-class museums and scores of parks have always been accessible, allowing them to be completely integrated into the lives of Washingtonians. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

But to imply that a world-class athlete is exaggerating an injury to preserve his reputation is a staggering lapse in judgment. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Brands can source globally, work with world-class co-packers and produce exceptional products without owning a single manufacturing facility. — Tom Wicky, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for world-class

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass

Kids Definition

world-class

adjective

: being of the highest degree of excellence in the world

a world-class athlete