first class

The best or highest quality category of service, accommodation, or travel, often associated with luxury and premium amenities.

• 🇩🇪Höchste Qualitäts- oder Servicekategorie, besonders bei Reisen, Unterkünften oder Beförderung, oft mit Luxus und Premium-Annehmlichkeiten verbunden. Umgangssprachlich auch für etwas von herausragender Qualität.

1. Highest quality or standard B1 formal

   Of the best or highest quality, rank, or standard.

   • The hotel offers first-class service to its guests.
   • She received a first-class education at the university.
   • This is a first-class example of modern architecture.

   🇩🇪Erste Klasse

2. Premium travel category A2 formal

   The most expensive and comfortable seating or accommodation on a plane, train, or ship.

   • He always flies first class on business trips.
   • First-class tickets include complimentary meals and drinks.
   • She upgraded her seat to first class for the long flight.

   🇩🇪Erste Klasse

3. Mail service category B1 formal british

   A category of mail service that is faster and more expensive than standard mail.

   • Send this letter by first class to ensure it arrives tomorrow.
   • First-class postage costs more but is quicker.
   • The package was sent first class and arrived within two days.

   🇩🇪Erste Klasse