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

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To my enormous embarrassment and regret I, like many others, was duped by a world-class con man. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026 To my enormous embarrassment and regret, I — like many others — was duped by a world-class con man. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 The creative duo embark on a weekend excursion to sample the city’s spirited mix of regional history, world-class innovation, and natural splendor—discovering how much is in reach of this buzzy but unhurried Gulf nexus. Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026 With Disney, Universal and even Herschend investing big money in new attractions, Six Flags needs to raise money not just to pay off its massive debts but also to build world-class new attractions to compete with its rivals. Robert Niles, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world-class

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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