FIRST CLASS Definition & Meaning

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first class

noun

the best, finest, or highest class, grade, or rank.
the most expensive and most luxurious class of accommodation on trains, ships, airplanes, etc.
(in the U.S. Postal Service) the class of mail consisting of letters, postal cards, or the like, together with all mailable matter sealed against inspection.
British University. the group receiving the highest distinction in an honors course.

first-class

[ furst-klas, -klahs ]

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adjective

of the highest or best class or quality:
a first-class movie.
best-equipped and most expensive:
a first-class railroad car.
given or entitled to preferred treatment, handling, etc.:
first-class mail.

adverb

by first-class conveyance:
to travel first-class.

first class

noun

the class or grade of the best or highest value, quality, etc

adjective

of the best or highest class or grade
a first-class citizen
excellent; first-rate
of or denoting the most comfortable and expensive class of accommodation in a hotel, aircraft, train, etc
1. (in Britain) of or relating to mail that is processed most quickly
2. (in the US and Canada) of or relating to mail that consists mainly of written letters, cards, etc
education See first

adverb

by first-class mail, means of transportation, etc

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of first class¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Origin of first class²

First recorded in 1780–90

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Even budget airlines are attempting to cater to high-end preferences, including Spirit, which unveiled an in-flight first class option in August.

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Every time she takes a train to travel across India, the four-year-old Shih Tzu is right by her side - in first class.

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Park also apologised to the Jewish community, and said he wanted to reassure them that they could still expect "first class" health care in NSW.

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Ofcom said Royal Mail should continue to deliver first class letters six days a week but second class will be limited to alternate weekdays and not on Saturdays.

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He hated military life so much that he refused a promotion to private first class.

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