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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This resort is in Sunny Isles Beach and offers breathtaking ocean views, gourmet dining and world-class spa services. Jacob Wisda, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024 But Hubble is still making world-class observations, and astronomers want to keep it operating as long as possible. William Harwood, CBS News, 4 June 2024 There are some world-class railways that cut across the English countryside, traverse the mountains of Scotland, and skirt the most stunning sites in Northern Ireland and Wales. Luke Abrahams, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024 This trend is reshaping travel to world-class wine destinations like Sonoma County, in California, as well as Tuscany, in Italy, and Mendoza. Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for world-class 

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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 8 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

world-class

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