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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Edouard Viot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Of course, as the oldest skiing area in France, Chamonix offers world-class ski options, plus the region hosts a wide range of activities to spruce up your itinerary. Brittany Vickers, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025 Can Newcastle actually afford to pay the elite wages Isak’s world-class ability can now command? Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025 Rather than competing on price, Singapore is relying on world-class attractions like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and the expanding Mandai Wildlife Reserve to draw both budget and luxury travelers alike. Kevin Lim, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for world-class

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

world-class

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