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

In southern Utah, PerfectSwell® Zion will anchor Zion Shores, a luxury residential community built around waterfront living and world-class surf hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Just like the professionals, students get to perform on world-class stages such as the Newman Recital Hall at USC. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Tia’s special performance brought her world-class vocal artistry to the attention of leading figures in the global pop music community, while giving Chinese-language music greater visibility within the international industry. — Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Vinesh Sukumaran is a Positive Psychologist & Leadership Coach who ensures world-class leadership and authenticity for leaders. — Vinesh Sukumaran, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 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