outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses

transitive verb

: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class

Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models. She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.
Recent Examples on the Web And England ultimately outclassed the USA, chasing down its total of 115 in just 9.4 overs, led by captain Jos Buttler who scored 83 runs off only 38 balls. Issy Ronald, CNN, 23 June 2024 And such authority was much coveted by humanists who felt outclassed (and greatly out-funded) by the scientists and engineers who had recently won the Allies the war. John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024 The Huskies outclassed Minnesota in the national semis in New Orleans, and outlasted old rival Tennessee, 70-61, in the title game. Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2024 Facing the surging Celtics for the second time in as many nights, the Nets were completely outclassed by the NBA’s top team, trailing from start to finish in Wednesday’s 136-86 embarrassment. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for outclass 

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Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outclass was in 1870

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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

outclass

verb
out·​class (ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class

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