business class

noun

: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach

Examples of business class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Travelers may have the opportunity to upgrade to premium economy seats or business class after booking, which can help make the 17-plus hour flight more comfortable. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024 Passengers hoping to fly in style can score great deals on business class with tickets starting at just $1,749 roundtrip from the U.S. to several destinations, including Lisbon, Porto, the Azores, and Madeira. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for business class 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'business class.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of business class was in 1962

Dictionary Entries Near business class

Cite this Entry

“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on business class

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!