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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Come back and plan to stay in early 2026, when 17 bungalow cottages and a collection of world-class restaurants at Nobu Beach Inn are set to debut. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025 After moving up the coast from L.A. in the 1980s, de Picciotto set about realizing her vision of creating a world-class film festival. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 May 2025 Censoring research and canceling misinformation grants is a small step in what is already a larger battle to defend our world-class scientific enterprise. Mary K. Feeney, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025 Guests will enjoy spacious staterooms featuring floor-to-ceiling views, and ship amenities include world-class dining, a Scandinavian spa with a complimentary thermal suite and numerous lounges. Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 May 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 9 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

world-class

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