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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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The Spotted Cat and Snug Harbor are both go-to venues for catching world-class musicians in intimate settings. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 From world-class live music to upscale restaurants, Tennessee’s capital city rewards travelers who take the time to explore its diverse neighborhoods. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026 And just off of a multi-year, multimillion-dollar renovation that saw a refresh of every guest room, the expansion of its family-friendly villa offerings, a sleek new pool, and several updates to its world-class golf course, the property is feeling better than ever. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 Tadej Pogačar added another prestigious victory Sunday by winning the Tour of Flanders for a record-equaling third time with a dominant solo effort against a world-class field, further cementing his place in cycling lore. ABC News, 5 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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