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
Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Adjective
a first-class production of a classic American musical
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Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
The first-class mail notice requirement applies whether a remedy requires a visit to the local dealership or can be accomplished through an over-the-air software update.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
As of Tuesday, the fast food chain's burgers are available in first class on flights over 900 miles departing from Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, and Seattle.
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Adjective
Travelers typically gain access to these clubs by amassing sufficient frequent flier loyalty points or by purchasing first-class tickets.
—Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
The first-class mail notice requirement applies whether a remedy requires a visit to the local dealership or can be accomplished through an over-the-air software update.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
Jayden received his first dance scholarship in 2021 and impressed his teachers from his first class, said Amy Giordano, the dance school’s executive director.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
As of Tuesday, the fast food chain's burgers are available in first class on flights over 900 miles departing from Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, and Seattle.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-class. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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