world-class
Americanadjective
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ranking among the world's best; outstanding.
a world-class orchestra.
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attracting or comprising world-class players, performers, etc..
a world-class tennis tournament.
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Informal. being a notorious example of its kind.
a world-class slob.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of world-class
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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"What we said to him and publicly is when he's fit and bowling at a decent pace for him, around 82 or 83mph, he is world class," said Key.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Trump said the ships that came under fire were three "world class American destroyers" that had transited out of the Strait of Hormuz without being damaged.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The "world class facilities", she said, added to its "legendary creative energy and musical heritage" made the move north feel like "a natural next step".
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Hyphen, a joint venture led by the Germany-based green energy group Enertrag, says Namibia has the "world class" solar and wind power potential needed for large-scale, competitive production.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
The flaw in this plan was that there were really no feeble players in the tournament; they were all, if not world class, then at least of national or international renown.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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