world-beater

noun

world-beat·​er ˈwərl(d)-ˌbē-tər How to pronounce world-beater (audio)
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: one that excels all others of its kind : champion

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Of course, much changes over the course of two years, and there are some legitimate contenders who look like world-beaters. — Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 In the knee-jerk world of modern football, yesterday’s world-beaters are tomorrow’s frauds. — James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 Mike McGlinchey did a bang-up job in warding off Raiders world-beater Maxx Crosby last week. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Dec. 2025 That said, Pickett isn’t necessarily a world-beater. — Mike Kaye updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world-beater

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First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of world-beater was in 1860

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