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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Appearing on Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcast this past November, the multi-platinum rapper revealed the move almost immediately enveloped him in both unmatchable inspiration, and a world-class hip-hop scene. Rose Eden, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024 Staley, 53, is tough, smart and knows basketball inside and out, as both a world-class, gold-medal point guard and a coach who understands how to manage big stars. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024 Located on a barrier island just a short drive from downtown Miami, this resort is a tranquil retreat with its pristine beaches, tennis facilities, and a world-class spa. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024 Gwyneth has world-class chemists working with her team. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024 Gege Reed The Kentucky Opera has released its 2024-25 season lineup, filled with world-class productions and premieres. The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2024 There's world-class wine, proximity to the sea, and more than 350 historical buildings and monuments to visit. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024 And most of these investors have run their teams like businesses, investing hordes of money into securing lucrative sponsors, building world-class infrastructure like stadiums and training grounds, and naturally, signing the game’s best players, often at record-breaking prices. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024 Both of these are world-class ski resorts, one for alpine, one for Nordic. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“World-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-class. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

world-class

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