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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Big Cedar Lodge packs in world-class golf and fishing, hiking, lake adventures, and cave tours, creating a resort that feels like a national park wrapped in luxury. T.j. Olwig, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 From there, Turpin’s world-class speed ran untouched to the end zone for the Cowboys’ longest play all season. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025 The 2025 class represents genuine inclusivity and thoughtful design—from a breast pump that goes old school to level up its wearability, to world-class headphones that double as hearing aids and workout coaches. Rachel Feltman, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2025 Its tranquil setting is accentuated by luxury suites and rooms with gorgeous views of the surrounding forests, a world-class spa complete with outdoor soaking tubs, and excellent dining options. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 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 27 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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