master class

noun

: a seminar for advanced music students conducted by a master musician

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From there, the five-day itinerary reads like a master class in culture. — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Cancelling my master class is a pro-Palestinian gesture? — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 June 2026 Together, the two offered a master class in creativity and believing in your own voice. — Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026 An instant sensation among a sea of attention-grabbing videos, Alexander’s educational deep dives are a master class on antiques. — Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for master class

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of master class was in 1952

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“Master class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20class. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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