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(A status, section, etc which is of) premier rank.

Example: sat in first class; attained first class in the Boy Scouts

The third year of primary school, following after the junior and senior infant levels.

One of two classes of city government in the U.S. state of Kentucky, in which cities elect a mayor and aldermen.

Belonging to the best or top group in a system of classification.

Example: That was a first class restaurant.

Of, or relating to the most luxurious and expensive class of accommodation on a train, ship, hotel, etc.

Example: We travelled first class to New York.

Of, or relating to a class of mail to be delivered before second class.

Example: First class stamps are now more expensive.

Great, very enjoyable.

Example: How was the cricket match? It was first class.