Meaning & Definition of word "Class"

Class

/klæs/

noun:

  • 1. A group of students who meet regularly to study the same subject.
    • Example: She attended every class this semester to keep up with the syllabus.
  • 2. A category or division in a system of classification.
    • Example: The animal was classified in the class Mammalia.
  • 3. A social group sharing the same economic or social status.
    • Example: He was born into the upper class and received the best education.
  • 4. A session of instruction or education.
    • Example: The yoga class was held every Thursday evening.
  • 5. A rating or ranking system that denotes quality.
    • Example: The hotel has a five-star class rating for its luxury services.

verb:

  • 1. To assign to a class or category.
    • Example: The botanist classed the new plant species with the rare orchids.

Etymology

From Latin 'classis', meaning 'a division or category'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

class act:

An admirable or impressive performance or behavior.

in a class by itself:

Unique or unmatched.

the upper class:

A social group with high status or wealth.

Related Words

classify:

To arrange in categories.

classic:

A work of art of recognized and established value.

classroom:

A room where classes are held.

Slang Meanings of class

Meaning: High quality or excellent.

Example Sentence: That new restaurant is class!

Meaning: Referring to someone sophisticated.

Example Sentence: She has such class, always dressed impeccably.