world-class

adjective

ˈwərl(d)-ˈklas How to pronounce world-class (audio)
: being of the highest caliber in the world
a world-class athlete

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Outside, there’s a world-class sculpture garden with artworks by Keith Haring, Fernand Léger, Paul Manship, Ugo Rondinone, and more. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Given that the fest is steps from the E Line, and in the middle of Santa Monica’s world-class bike infrastructure, there will be no dedicated on-site parking. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 His vision aligns perfectly with our mission of partnering with world-class artists who continue to shape the future of music. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 About the Author Nashville Lifestyles magazine, chronicling the city’s transformation into a world-class destination for entertainment, food, and shopping. — Alison Abbey Hudak, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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world-class

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