Class Definition
class
noun
- a collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents"
- a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy"
- people having the same social, economic, or educational status; "the working class"; "an emerging professional class"
- education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"
- a league ranked by quality; "he played baseball in class D for two years"; "Princeton is in the NCAA Division 1-AA"
- a body of students who graduate together; "the class of '97"; "she was in my year at Hoehandle High"
- (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders
- elegance in dress or behavior; "she has a lot of class"
verb
- arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"
"Class" in song lyrics
See how class is used in real songs:
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"It ain't the 69 or what you learned in class"
2 Live Crew — Put Her in the Buck -
"Since the first day of school she sat next to me in class"
The 49ers — Mesmerized -
"Get a nut fast, send ya to class?"
4 Deep — Ho
Words that rhyme with class
Usage tips for "class"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "class" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for class to find words that pair well.