second class
/ˈsɛkənd ˈklæs/
adjective
- Of inferior quality, status, or importance; not as good as others.
- In many places, women were treated as second-class citizens for centuries.
- The company's second-class products were sold at a discount.
- He felt like a second-class passenger because his seat was in the back of the plane.
- Relating to the second-best or less expensive category of service, especially on a train, ship, or airplane.
- The second-class cabins on the ship were comfortable but not luxurious.
- She traveled second-class on the ferry, sitting in the main hall with other passengers.
- We bought second-class tickets for the overnight train to save money.
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- Using the second-best or less expensive category of service.
- They flew second-class to Europe to keep costs down.
- We booked the cruise second-class, but we still had a wonderful time.
- He always travels second-class when he goes by train.