world-class

adjective

ˈwərl(d)-ˈklas 

: being of the highest caliber in the world

a world-class athlete

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Manchester City, signing world-class players is nothing new. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Think about cities with world-class luxury hotels, and Boston may not immediately spring to mind. — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for world-class

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass

Kids Definition

world-class

adjective

: being of the highest degree of excellence in the world

a world-class athlete