world-class

adjective

ˈwərl(d)-ˈklas 

: being of the highest caliber in the world

a world-class athlete

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also plans for a $50 million expansion which is slated to include an Olympic-grade stadium, world-class fieldhouse and housing for 130 athletes and coaches. —Madison Sawyer, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025

London captures this energy beautifully with its museums, bookstores, clean design, refined traditions, gardens, and world-class cultural institutions. —Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Nov. 2025

Amphenol, a world-class connector manufacturer, benefits from the increasing electronic content across various industries. —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company, providing customers with unmatched offerings spanning destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations, and more. —Ally Jaksen, Outside, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for world-class

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse

Kids Definition

world-class

adjective

: being of the highest degree of excellence in the world

a world-class athlete