first-class

adjective
UK: /ˌfɜːst ˈklɑːs/
US: /ˌfɝːst ˈklæs/

  1. Of the highest quality or rank; excellent.

    1. This hotel offers a first-class service to all guests.
    2. The first-class seats on the plane were more spacious and comfortable than economy.

  2. Traveling in the most luxurious section of a plane, train, or ship.

    1. I want a first-class ticket to New York.
    2. She always travels first-class because she values comfort and convenience above cost.

Synonyms

top-notch superior excellent high-class premium
first-class noun

  1. The most luxurious section of a plane, train, or ship.

    1. He bought a ticket for first-class.
    2. Passengers in first-class enjoy complimentary drinks and enhanced service during the flight.
first-class adverb

  1. By the most expensive and fastest service.

    1. I sent the letter first-class mail.
    2. The documents were dispatched first-class to ensure they arrived by the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "first-class" in English means: Of the highest quality or rank; excellent., Traveling in the most luxurious section of a plane, train, or ship..

The phonetic transcription of "first-class" is /ˌfɜːst ˈklɑːs/ in British English and /ˌfɝːst ˈklæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "first-class": top-notch, superior, excellent, high-class, premium.

Example usage of "first-class": "This hotel offers a first-class service to all guests.". More examples on the page.