master class

noun

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

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Held Friday October 25 through Monday October 27, the weekend in Madrid began with tastings and master classes by the likes of Dom Pérignon, Château d’Yquem, Maison Krug, Bond, Ridge Vineyards, and Opus One. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 Naomi Watts has been a red carpet fixture since the early 2000s and two decades of nominations and dozens of couture gowns later, the actress could teach a master class on how to dominate any awards show. Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024 The book is a master class in writing by one of the great humor writers of our time. Newsweek Staff, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 McBride’s response is a master class in the power of self-control. Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 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 24 Dec. 2024.

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