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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Declan Rice — England/Arsenal A monster athlete who makes his destructive presence felt all over the pitch and can drive his team forward with the ball at his feet, as well as providing world-class set-piece delivery. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Benefit Street provides the perfect framework for visitors to take in some of Providence's greatest treasures, and a stroll down Providence's Mile of History gives opportunities to visit world-class museums, walk in George Washington's footsteps, take in a ghost tour and much more. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 For an evening of culture and a stroll around expansive gardens with endless views, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center has world-class opera and other events. Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 In all likelihood, La Celeste won’t win this match (despite some world-class players like Federico Valverde), but this is a great chance to see if Yamal returns to his peak against a solid opponent. Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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