in the best group; of the highest standard
Example:
- 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.
Related words and phrases
connected with the best and most expensive way of travelling on a train, plane or ship
Example:
- first-class rail travel
- a first-class cabin/seat/ticket
(in the UK) connected with letters, packages, etc. that are delivered most quickly, or that cost more to send
Example:
- first-class mail/post/postage/stamps
used to describe a university degree of the highest class from a British university
Example:
- She was awarded a first-class degree in English.