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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Reef Diving Come 2026, Pensacola will become a world-class destination for divers. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 And with world-class musicians behind him, including Malo’s co-founders in the group, bassist Robert Reynolds and drummer Paul Deakin, the Mavericks earned a reputation as the most eclectic and entertaining of performers. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025 The sprawling property near Palma also includes a commercial-scale winery and world-class equestrian facilities. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025 The Guerlain Wellness Spa opened this Fall, and is a world-class 22,000 square-foot spa and wellness retreat, offering an array of services such as massages, facials, body treatments and a state-of-the-art fitness center as well as Full Longevity and Wellness Programs. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 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 14 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

world-class

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