: being of the highest caliber in the world
a world-class athlete

Examples of world-class in a Sentence

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Our state remains filled with world-class workers, leading universities, ports, agriculture, life sciences and innovation. Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026 The 2026 list showcases properties deeply committed to delivering consistent and reliable world-class experiences. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Enthusiasts like Biffle, Moon, and McKay describe the coaster as a gem in metro Atlanta, where riders can take advantage of a world-class ride at a smaller park without the long lines. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 Google merged its two world-class research units, Google Brain and DeepMind, into a single entity under Hassabis’ leadership. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world-class

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of world-class was in 1939

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“World-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-class. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

world-class

adjective
: being of the highest degree of excellence in the world
a world-class athlete
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