noun
a group of students who learn together with the same teacher
The class voted on a name for its team.
Ms. Rivera's class has 24 students.
Common phrases & grammar
a class of [number] students
the students in [someone's] class
American English
How to pronounce class
noun · verbA1Very common word
KLAAS
/kʰlæs/
One syllable.
a group of students who learn together with the same teacher
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
noun
a lesson or course of study at a school, college, or other place
I have math class at ten.
Class was canceled because of the snow.
Good to know
For a regular lesson, say “I have class,” not usually “I have a class.” Use “a class” for one specific course or session.
Common phrases & grammar
take a class · miss class
have class at [time]
take a class in [subject]
noun
a group of people who have a similar social or economic position
She grew up in a working-class family.
Many middle-class families are feeling the pressure of higher prices.
Common phrases & grammar
middle class · working class
the [middle/working] class
people from different social classes
nounless common
a group of things that have similar qualities or are used in a similar way
Penicillin belongs to a class of antibiotics.
These two medicines belong to the same class.
Common phrases & grammar
a class of [things]
[something] belongs to a class of [things]
Useful expressions
of very high quality
The hotel gave us first-class service.
a person who behaves in an impressive, polite, and generous way
She is a real class act.
better or different from all others of its kind
This camera is in a class of its own.
Related words & forms
The plural is classes. With he, she, or it, use classes too; do not write classs.