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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Authentic Okinawan experiences await, with cultural treasures, outdoor adventure and world-class diving just some of the draws. Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, 92% of respondents approved of its world-class arts and culture scene. Karla Cripps, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025 In a remarkably short time, the AISI has won the respect of the AI industry by managing to carry out world-class AI safety testing within a government. Billy Perrigo, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025 The only Palace in the Caribbean, Cheval Blanc St-Barth offers white-sand beaches and world-class service. Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025 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 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

world-class

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