first class

/fˈɜːst klˈas/

/fˈɜːst klˈæs/

First class

the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

the highest rank in a classification

mail that includes letters and postcards and packages sealed against inspection

synonyms : 1st class

first class

by first class conveyance; with first class accommodations

Examples

1. After the successful business merger, the company's executives are now in the lap of luxury, staying at 5-star hotels and flying first class.

2. Looks, first class.

3. Flight 212 with nonstop service to New York's JFK is now boarding first class.

4. In first class, passengers get a whole suite to themselves.