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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Market Implications and Legacy For the broader whisky, cognac and rum markets, Việt's collections set new benchmarks for what constitutes world-class accumulation. Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 What to know: Recognition by the Michelin Guide would further the city's growing reputation as a destination for world-class restaurants. Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 Their work sustains Orlando’s reputation as a world-class destination while protecting the hundreds of thousands of tourism jobs that are the backbone of our community. Ed Gilbert, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 More than 100,000 Delta people deliver a world-class customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 275 destinations on six continents, connecting over 200 million people to places and each other annually. Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Aug. 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 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

world-class

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