1
: of or relating to first class
2
: of the highest quality
a first-class meal
first-class
adverb
: the first or highest group in a classification: such as
a
: the highest class of travel accommodations
b
: a class of mail that comprises letters, postcards, or matter sealed against inspection
Synonyms of first-class
Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Adjective
a first-class production of a classic American musical
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Chris Dong, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There are exceptions—for example, long-haul international business-class or first-class tickets usually include lounge access—but even that isn’t a guarantee anymore.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026
The boy meets charming flight attendants (including Ella Bleu Travolta) and experiences stopovers as well as first class in a life-changing trip.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
While airlines squeezed in more seats and reduced legroom, premium cabins got all the investment, with new business suites and lavish first-class enclaves.
—Chris Dong, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There are exceptions—for example, long-haul international business-class or first-class tickets usually include lounge access—but even that isn’t a guarantee anymore.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Noun
Jeff and Helen end up in first class, and on a real jet that flies at 33,000 feet and at 600 miles per hour.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026
The boy meets charming flight attendants (including Ella Bleu Travolta) and experiences stopovers as well as first class in a life-changing trip.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for first-class
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-class. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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