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classic

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adjective

clas·​sic ˈkla-sik How to pronounce classic (audio)
1
a
: serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value
classic literary works
a classic case study on hysteria
b
: traditional, enduring
classic designs
c
: characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year
a classic suit
2
: of or relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans or their culture : classical
3
a
: historically memorable
a classic battle
b
: noted because of special literary or historical associations
Paris is the classic refuge of expatriates
4
a
: authentic, authoritative
a classic study of eyewitness accounts
b
: typical
a classic example of chicanery
a classic error
5
capitalized : of or relating to the period of highest development of Mesoamerican and especially Mayan culture about a.d. 300–900

classic

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noun

1
: a literary work of ancient Greece or Rome
studied the classics in college
2
a
: a work of enduring excellence
His manual of biology has become a classic among scientists.
also : its author
He had already become a classic many years before his death.
b
: an authoritative source
3
: a typical or perfect example
His march through the wilderness of Maine has been regarded as a classic of perseverance.
4
: a traditional event
a football classic

Synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Example Sentences

Adjective She prefers classic furniture designs. It's a classic suit that won't go out of style. I like the car's classic contours. The battle was a classic example of poor planning. Noun That car is a classic. I like to read the classics. He teaches classics at the local university. She studied classics in college. an interest in the classics The football game is a Thanksgiving classic. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
For 2022, the festival promises a world-class lineup of music including classic rock, Americana, alt-rock and bluegrass. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The classic style that Maude channeled is reminiscent of her 2022 Met Gala look, which was an off-the-shoulder gown with tight waves and a dark red lip. Seventeen, 6 Sep. 2022 Fellow classic-rock bands REO Speedwagon and Loverboy are also on the bill. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson were among the last holdouts of the classic-rock reunion wave; fans will now finally get their chance to see them off in style. Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Embrace the simplicity and classic style of a farmhouse Christmas—no shiplap required! Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Blake's style is spectacular, but some of the looks that have made the biggest impact are the ones inspired by Disney's classic characters. Colleen Kratofil, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Play old-fashioned arcade-style games, enjoy literary performances and meet some of your favorite classic characters as well as other authors, including Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe and Henry David Thoreau. San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 First things first, find a blazer that fits well and feels like a feminine version of the classic menswear style. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022
Noun
Zemeckis' film follows most of the same beats of the 1940 classic while adding a brief backstory for Geppetto, who models the Pinocchio puppet after his late son. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Oil is a Barbados classic from at least 100 years ago, made of rum, a lime/clove/almond liqueur called Falernum, bitters and possibly lime juice, but possibly not (more on that below). Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2022 Earthworm Jim, meanwhile, is an all-time classic in my book. Kris Holt, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Loeffler Randall just refreshed its sale section with leather pieces so perfect for fall, including this classic (and spacious) cross-body bag. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2022 Girls Will Be Girls, a classic in its own right, laid the groundwork for hits to come. Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022 The longest-running NCAA Division II classic in the nation will return to Birmingham this fall. Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 13 Aug. 2022 So likes the Helium, calling it an affordable classic in her Best Rain Jackets guide. Gear Team, Wired, 3 Aug. 2022 The book has become a classic in the Netherlands, despite (or perhaps partly because of) its savage portrayal of the warriors whom the Dutch idealized for their efforts to liberate the country. Francine Prose, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French or Latin; French classique, from Latin classicus of the highest class of Roman citizens, of the first rank, from classis — see class entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of classic was in 1597

Phrases Containing classic

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