business class

noun

: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach

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And business class passengers have the option of prawn cocktail with caviar, beef wellington and chicken florentine. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Food has also become a competitive feature of business class, but United’s partnership with Chef’s Table gives it an edge over other airlines. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The plane is kitted out with 20 lie-flat Polaris business class suites, 12 premium economy seats and 118 economy seats in an effort to make flying a single-aisle plane across an ocean more appealing. — Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 More passengers are paying for business class and premium economy, airports continue to invest heavily in lounges, and the wider travel experience has become increasingly tiered around consumers willing to spend for greater comfort and convenience. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business class

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of business class was in 1962

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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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