first class

first class
,first `class1 noun uncount *
1. ) the best and most expensive seats on an airplane or train, or the best and most expensive ACCOMMODATION (=place to sleep) on a ship:
He's sitting in first class.
2. ) the class of mail that is used for sending letters
first class
,first `class 2 or ,first-`class adjective *
1. ) relating to the best and most expensive seats on an airplane or a train, or the best and most expensive ACCOMMODATION on a ship:
a first-class ticket
The price includes first-class rail travel to Paris.
2. ) relating to the class of mail that is used for sending letters
3. ) of the best quality or the highest standard:
a first-class hotel
first-class service
first class
,first `class 3 adverb
using the most expensive form of transport or mail:
She always travels first class.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • First-class — a. Of the best class; of the highest rank; in the first division; of the best quality; first rate; as, a first class telescope. [1913 Webster] {First class car} or {First class railway carriage}, any passenger car of the highest regular class, a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • First class — The term First class (or 1st class, Firstclass) generally implies a high level of service, importance or quality. Specific uses of the term include:* First class travel ** First class (aviation) * First Class mail * First class cricket * First… …   Wikipedia

  • first-class(1) — {adj.} 1. Of the highest class or best kind; excellent; first rate. * /Jane did a first class job of repairing the coat./ * /It was a first class TV program./ Compare: TOP NOTCH. 2. Of the best or most expensive class of travelling. * /Mr. Jones… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • first-class(1) — {adj.} 1. Of the highest class or best kind; excellent; first rate. * /Jane did a first class job of repairing the coat./ * /It was a first class TV program./ Compare: TOP NOTCH. 2. Of the best or most expensive class of travelling. * /Mr. Jones… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • first class — {n.} 1. The first rank; the highest class; the best group. * /The pianist was quite good but he was not in the first class./ 2. The most expensive or comfortable class of travel; the best or one of the best groups in which to travel, especially… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • first class — {n.} 1. The first rank; the highest class; the best group. * /The pianist was quite good but he was not in the first class./ 2. The most expensive or comfortable class of travel; the best or one of the best groups in which to travel, especially… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • first-class — adjective Date: circa 1838 1. of or relating to first class 2. of the highest quality < a first class meal > • first class adverb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • first-class(2) — {adv.} With the best material; in the best or most expensive way. * /When Mr. Van Smith goes anywhere he always travels first class./ * / How did you send the package? First class. / …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • first-class(2) — {adv.} With the best material; in the best or most expensive way. * /When Mr. Van Smith goes anywhere he always travels first class./ * / How did you send the package? First class. / …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • First-class cricket — refers to the class of cricket matches of three or more days scheduled duration, between two sides of eleven players and officially adjudged first class by virtue of the standard of the competing teams. Matches must allow for the teams to play… …   Wikipedia

  • First class travel — First class is the most luxurious class of accommodation on a train, passenger ship, airplane, or other conveyance. [first class. (n.d.). The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Retrieved October 19, 2007, from… …   Wikipedia

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