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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Set along the legendary Gallatin River, Montana's 320 Guest Ranch is a dream come true for anglers thanks to its world-class fishing. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026 Trusting world-class surgeons and unbelievable nurses. Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026 Orlando continues to welcome millions of visitors each year with world-class hospitality and public safety. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026 There’s a world-class golf course, a beach club, tennis and pickleball facilities and a luxurious spa, plus an untouched, private stretch of shoreline that’s more than a mile long. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026 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 7 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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