economy class
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of economy class
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Former private jet pilot Katie Thompson said stars should follow the example of "Narcos" actor Pedro Pascal and fly economy class to Cannes.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
One feature you’ll see in business class seats that you’ll seldom find in economy class: foot rests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
In the past decade, a new one has emerged: those booking regular economy tickets against people in this seedy new basic economy class.
From Slate • Oct. 9, 2025
Subsequently, they found eight of the 12 toilets in business and economy class could not be used, "causing discomfort to all on board".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025
He travels economy class, is careful to turn the lights off when we leave the house, and before we married, he cooked for himself and washed his own dishes.
From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi
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