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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Mehrotra noted the project demonstrates the strength of combining American innovation with Japanese manufacturing expertise, arguing that the partnership delivers world-class semiconductor technology rather than a compromise between the two. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Miami offers a vibrant coastal environment, year-round warm weather, and world-class hospitality, dining, and entertainment. Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Think about cities with world-class luxury hotels, and Boston may not immediately spring to mind. Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for world-class

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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