first-class
adjective/ˌfɜːst ˈklɑːs/
/ˌfɜːrst ˈklæs/
- [usually before noun] in the best group; of the highest standard synonym excellent
- a first-class novel
- a first-class writer
- The car was in first-class condition.
- I know a place where the food is first-class.
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- [only before noun] connected with the best and most expensive way of travelling on a train, plane or ship
- first-class rail travel
- a first-class cabin/seat/ticket
- [only before noun] (in the UK) connected with letters, packages, etc. that are delivered most quickly, or that cost more to send
- first-class mail/post/postage/stamps
- [only before noun] used to describe a university degree of the highest class from a British university
- She was awarded a first-class degree in English.
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