first class
/ˈfɜrst klæs/
adjective
- Of the highest quality or standard; excellent.
- We bought first-class tickets for the flight, so we had more legroom and better meals.
- The hotel offered first-class service with a personal butler and gourmet meals.
- She gave a first-class performance that earned her a standing ovation.
- Relating to the most expensive and comfortable class of travel on a plane, train, or ship.
- First-class passengers can use the private lounge before boarding.
- He upgraded his seat to first-class for the long overseas flight.
- The train's first-class car had leather seats and complimentary drinks.
- Relating to the fastest and most expensive category of mail delivery.
- Send the invitation by first-class mail so it arrives tomorrow.
- I always use first-class stamps for important documents.
- First-class postage costs more but ensures quicker delivery.
Antonyms
adverb
- Using the highest quality or most expensive class of service, especially in travel or mail.
- She always travels first-class when her company pays for the trip.
- They flew first-class to London for their anniversary.
- If you mail the package first-class, it will get there in two days.