1
: of or relating to first class
2
: of the highest quality
a first-class meal
first-class
adverb
: the first or highest group in a classification: such as
a
: the highest of usually three classes of travel accommodations
b
: a class of mail that comprises letters, postcards, or matter sealed against inspection
Synonyms
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Adjective
a first-class production of a classic American musical
Recent Examples on the Web
Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
The statue – a 2-foot-tall bronze statue that was on display for the ship's first-class passengers – was discovered lying face-up in the sediment in the debris field.
—CBS News, 2 Sep. 2024
Jim Dobson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
And when first class won’t do, mega stars shell out tens of thousands of dollars to be chauffeured to chartered or private jets at Pearson in comfort and privacy.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The airline is now scrambling to make alterations to some of its planes because its first-class seats are too heavy.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
The statue – a 2-foot-tall bronze statue that was on display for the ship's first-class passengers – was discovered lying face-up in the sediment in the debris field.
—CBS News, 2 Sep. 2024
Noun
Never, Ever Fly Commercial Forget business or even first class; the wealthy are more likely to take private jets for privacy and convenience.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
And when first class won’t do, mega stars shell out tens of thousands of dollars to be chauffeured to chartered or private jets at Pearson in comfort and privacy.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for first-class
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-class. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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