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 class of travel accommodations
b
: a class of mail that comprises letters, postcards, or matter sealed against inspection
Synonyms of first-class
Examples of first-class in a Sentence
Adjective
a first-class production of a classic American musical
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Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Still, according to flight attendants, all those extras don’t always translate to a smoother experience for all passengers fortunate enough to fly first class.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Adjective
The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
On Friday, May 1, the 33-year-old 13 Reasons Why actress shared an Instagram carousel filled with photos and video of an unidentified man sitting beside her, texting people on his phone to express his disdain for sitting near a trans person in first class.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Still, according to flight attendants, all those extras don’t always translate to a smoother experience for all passengers fortunate enough to fly first class.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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“First-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-class. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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