Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd klæs/
noun a category or rank below first class
A1 I always fly second class when I travel.
A2 She booked a second class ticket for the train journey.
B1 The second class passengers had to wait in a separate area.
B2 The second class cabin was surprisingly comfortable.
C1 He refused to sit in second class and upgraded to first class instead.
C2 The amenities in the second class lounge were top-notch.
adjective of inferior quality or importance
A1 I bought a second-class ticket for the train.
A2 The hotel only had second-class accommodations available for our stay.
B1 The airline offers both first and second-class seating options.
B2 She was upgraded from second-class to first-class on her flight.
C1 The company only provides second-class benefits to its employees.
C2 Despite being a second-class citizen in her own country, she fought for equal rights.
formal The airline offers both first class and second class seating options.
informal I don't mind flying second class, as long as it's a direct flight.
slang I always feel like a second class citizen when I have to wait in long lines.
figurative She always puts her needs second class compared to others.
second classes
more second class
most second class
is second class
will be second class
has been second class
is being second class
second class
second class
to second class
second classing
second classed