1
: of or relating to first class
2
: of the highest quality
a first-class meal
first-class
adverb
: the first or highest group in a classification: such as
a
: the highest of usually three classes of travel accommodations
b
: a class of mail that comprises letters, postcards, or matter sealed against inspection
Synonyms
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Adjective
a first-class production of a classic American musical
Recent Examples on the Web
Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
The likes of Spirit aren’t trying to peel off first-class passengers from the likes of Delta (DAL+0.65%).
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
Hill even walked the players to their first classes to make sure they weren’t spirited away by a last-minute sales pitch from the pros.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Prioritize Experiences Over Luxury Focus on experiences that will truly boost the value of your trip rather than splurging on luxury accommodations or first-class tickets.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
The likes of Spirit aren’t trying to peel off first-class passengers from the likes of Delta (DAL+0.65%).
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
Today, Bluetooth functionality is only available on Delta’s A321neos aircraft in first class.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
Hill even walked the players to their first classes to make sure they weren’t spirited away by a last-minute sales pitch from the pros.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-class. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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