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

The more remarkable trend is spreading below, as world-class wine bars finally arrive in Bangkok, notably on Sukhumvit’s side streets. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

That spirit is evident in Method Oregon, which is dedicated to advancing Oregon’s reputation as a world-class sparkling-wine region and telling the story of Oregon’s fast-growing traditional method movement. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 July 2026

The build-up to the game has been about Spain's Lamine Yamal and Argentina's Lionel Messi, but both teams' sheets are filled with world-class performers. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Perelman is the coach tasked with integrating a world-class player into a struggling team. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for world-class

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

Kids Definition

world-class

adjective

: being of the highest degree of excellence in the world

a world-class athlete