outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses
Synonyms of outclassnext

transitive verb

: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class

Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models. She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.
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But the Wild had designs on competing for a Stanley Cup, and with the exception of one game they were outclassed by a Colorado Avalanche team that looked like the real deal in a 4-1, second-round series victory. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026 Aston Villa are Europa League champions, toasting a first European triumph for 44 years after outclassing Freiburg in dominant fashion at Besiktas Park and producing the high point of the club’s modern history. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2026 Every role player on the Timberwolves outclassed the Nuggets, making Denver look old and slow. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 2 May 2026 The Giants weren’t just swept by the New York Yankees to begin Vitello’s managerial tenure, but outclassed in every facet of the game. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outclass

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outclass was in 1870

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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

outclass

verb
out·​class (ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class
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