upper crust

noun

: the highest social class or group
especially : the highest circle of the upper class
upper-crust adjective

Examples of upper crust in a Sentence

the conference was a gathering of the upper crust of the computer programming industry a specialty clothing store for the upper crust
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Centuries ago, the intricate flora proved a hit with the Netherlands’ upper crust, who’d shell out big sums of guilders (the currency at the time) to wear them as corsages during balls or to decorate their canal-side homes. Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025 The Earth's upper crust contains around 3.5% iron, and dust generated on impact would carry these nutrients into the ocean, along with any additional iron that might be carried by the asteroid. Victoria Corless, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025 With Houston pushing to stay in the West’s upper crust, the Rockets are known to be shopping. John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 By Shannon Carlin August 1, 2024 8:06 AM EDT Kevin Kwan took inspiration for his best-selling 2013 rom-com, Crazy Rich Asians, from his own upper crust community in Singapore. Shannon Carlin, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for upper crust

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upper crust was in 1836

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“Upper crust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20crust. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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upper crust

noun
: the highest social class or group
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