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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The boutique hotel, located across from the old parliament building, centers itself around its world-class dining, an extension of the Milos restaurant philosophy. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024 Held last weekend as part of the Memphis in May International Festival, the annual cooking contest has also connected people across borders as food culture, both online and in-person, has spread the word about the popular event for world-class pitmasters. Kristin M. Hall, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

world-class

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