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

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Poison Pen Studios launched in 2022 and is part of ITV Studios’ burgeoning stable of world-class producers across the world. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026 The wide array of world-class ingredients is a result of San Diego’s sublime weather and unique terroir. Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 The Peachtree’s 10K distance ensures inclusivity for everyone, from elite world-class runners to those running their first-ever event. AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026 The building sits just steps from the Embarcadero waterfront and world-class dining. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

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