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.
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The Thunder outclassed the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals in five games. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 Game 5: Edmonton Oilers 5, Florida Panthers 3 June 18, 2024 With another chance to secure a Stanley Cup, this time on their home floor, the Panthers were again outclassed by the Oilers in a loss that forced a Game 6 and added new life to a series that had looked destined for a blowout. Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025 While the performance was just as impressive as PSG outclassed Inter in every single department. The Totally Football Show, New York Times, 2 June 2025 Having pushed Manchester City close in the 2023 final in Istanbul, the Italian giant was totally outclassed by PSG. James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for outclass

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 15 Jun. 2025.

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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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