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

But visitors can also expect an unrivalled food scene, a thriving nightlife, world-class museums, unique architecture and a medieval old town that entices you to just keep wandering. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

The combination of world-class literary talent, distinctive intellectual property and growing entertainment opportunities creates huge potential to build on its success and unlock new avenues for growth. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

These things determine whether medical students become world-class physicians — the kind who provide world-class care. — Ian Kingsbury, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

In this region of East Africa, better known by tourists for its gorilla-watching than its gastronomy, world-class cuisine is served, and reservations are hard to come by. — Christine Muhlke, Air Mail, 31 Oct. 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