Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

first class

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.29 in modern English

Syllables
first -class
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Belonging to the best or top group in a system of classification.

adj

Of, or relating to the most luxurious and expensive class of accommodation on a train, ship, hotel, etc.

adj

Of, or relating to a class of mail to be delivered before second class.

adj

Great, very enjoyable.

Indian usage; British usage

adj

Of or relating to a first class match.

adj

Of or relating to a treatment like that for a first-class object.

noun

premier rank.

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

Phrases

2nd class second class 3rd class third class 4th class fourth class 5th class fifth class

Frequently Paired Words

2nd class second class 3rd class third class 4th class fourth class 5th class fifth class

Synonyms

Questions

What does first class mean?
Belonging to the best or top group in a system of classification.

How to pronounce first class

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