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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Tonight we will be accompanied by the 60-member National Symphony Orchestra, which, on its own, is emotional and exhilarating; very few moments compare to fronting a world-class orchestra and, together, playing songs that are a part of you. Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025 Koh Samui’s gold-standard amenities: tennis courts, water sports, a world-class spa, and beachside dining that could rival any White Lotus dinner scene. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025 These facilities are strategically designed to meet growing demand for world-class media and entertainment infrastructure while positioning Assam as a prime destination for both business and leisure travelers. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025 Sure, the decades of injury and advancing age by this point have clearly taken their toll; Chan moves more slowly and performs fewer stunts, but his fighting skills remain world-class. ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

world-class

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