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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Set primarily in Lower Manhattan in the 1950s, Marty Supreme follows Marty, at first a young and unibrowed shoe salesman, who will stop at nothing to pursue his dream of becoming a world-class table tennis player. Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 From thrilling sports and world-class museums to vibrant arts districts and outdoor escapes, your new city offers something for every interest and every mood. Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026 The island is also known for world-class diving and bonefishing if that’s your thing. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Jan. 2026 The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Palm Beach metro area boasts a fast-growing economy, as well as access to national parks and world-class beaches. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 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 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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