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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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The West End is to London what Broadway is to New York—a glittering, vibrant district where world-class productions take center stage. David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Panavision is a world-class provider of end-to-end services and solutions that power the creative vision of filmmakers. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025 Spa experiences: Recharge with a couples spa treatment at one of Napa’s world-class resorts. Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025 The Houston Rodeo, one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world, attracts millions of visitors annually with its world-class competitions, concerts, and deep cultural traditions. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for world-class

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

world-class

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