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

Mattel is in a position of strength, with a world-class brand portfolio, product offering, and global capabilities. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Since launching the Pink Pony Campaign in 2000, Ralph Lauren has championed the fight against cancer by funding cancer centers and world-class research facilities around the world. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

San Juanico has experienced late summer storms, but Polo feels different, said Jeffrey Westman, an American who was first drawn to the town’s world-class surf break 40 years ago and owns a property there. — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Abiy has been praised by many for his ambitious infrastructure projects that seek to turn Addis Ababa into a world-class city. — ABC News, 24 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