outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses
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transitive verb

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

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The new model outclasses all past models. She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.
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Makhmudov won the first round on one judge’s card and was outclassed the rest of the way. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026 That showed in the second half when they were outclassed by a rampant England side. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Six days ago, the Las Vegas Aces outclassed the Valkyries in front of their home crowd. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 June 2026 Illinois outclasses Houston The night’s final game was a doozy. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outclass

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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