Pronunciation: /θərd klæs/
noun a category or rank in a classification
A1 I booked a ticket for third class on the train.
A2 The third class passengers had to wait in a separate area.
B1 The amenities in third class were basic but comfortable.
B2 The third class cabin was surprisingly spacious.
C1 The third class passengers were treated with the same respect as those in first class.
C2 Despite being in third class, the service on the flight was exceptional.
adjective denoting the rank or quality of third in a series
A1 I booked a third class ticket for the train journey.
A2 The third class seats were uncomfortable but affordable.
B1 The third class passengers had to wait longer for their luggage.
B2 The third class cabin was basic but clean.
C1 The third class amenities were lacking compared to first class.
C2 Despite being in third class, the service on the flight was exceptional.
formal The passengers in third class were served their meals in the dining car.
informal We're sitting in third class, but at least we got a good deal on the tickets.
slang I heard the party in third class was lit last night.
figurative Being treated like a third class citizen is never acceptable.
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