first-class

Universal Words adjective 1 [usuallybeforenoun] in the best group; of the highest standard SYNEXCELLENT: 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. 2 [onlybeforenoun] connected with the best and most expensive way of travelling on a train, ship, etc: first-class rail travel * a first-class cabin / seat / ticket 3 [onlybeforenoun] (in Britain) connected with letters, parcels/packages, etc. that are delivered most quickly, or that cost more to send: first-class mail / post / postage / stamps 4 [onlybeforenoun] used to describe a university degree of the highest class from a British university: She was awarded a first-class degree in English.