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

Experience cinema deeply and joyfully through noteworthy programming, including live music by renowned musicians, and in-depth conversations with world-class artists. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026

There, top winter resort Niseko offers a combination of world-class skiing and rich history. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Las Vegas is famous for its hospitality industry, which includes world-class dining. — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Outside, there’s a world-class sculpture garden with artworks by Keith Haring, Fernand Léger, Paul Manship, Ugo Rondinone, and more. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 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