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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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The $360 million project includes not just a casino, but also a high-end hotel, a luxury spa and world-class dining. Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The startups reinventing healthcare may emerge near world-class medical centers and research universities spread across the country. Steve Case, Fortune, 24 June 2026 Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Shelli Brunswick, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Finding a Revision Rhinoplasty Surgeon One of the perks of living in New York City is having access to an overwhelming number of world-class plastic surgeons. Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 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 27 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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