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

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The hotel provides easy access to Utah’s world-class skiing, shopping, art galleries, and Main Street’s colorful, charming, and vibrant energy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 In Los Angeles at the beginning of 2024, Lockwood was tapped to train White, who plays Carmy — the young, world-class fine-dining chef who returns to Chicago to manage his family’s chaotic sandwich shop — for season three of the show. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Today, the park offers world-class climbing and some of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the world, including El Capitan, Half Dome, and the annual firefall phenomenon. Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026 Then, the Sonos Ace headphones are 25% off, featuring world-class ANC and spatial audio. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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