Upper Crust

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpər krʌst/

Definitions of upper crust

noun the highest social class; the aristocracy

Example Sentences

A1 The upper crust of the pie was the most delicious part.

A2 She comes from the upper crust of society, with a family fortune to her name.

B1 The upper crust of the neighborhood is known for their extravagant parties.

B2 The upper crust of the business world often gather at exclusive events.

C1 Members of the upper crust tend to have access to the best education and opportunities.

C2 The upper crust of society can sometimes be out of touch with the struggles of the average person.

adjective of or relating to the highest social class; aristocratic

Example Sentences

A1 The upper crust of the pie was delicious.

A2 She comes from an upper crust family.

B1 The upper crust neighborhood had beautiful houses.

B2 The upper crust society was exclusive and elite.

C1 The upper crust of society often attends high-profile events.

C2 The upper crust clientele demanded nothing but the best.

Examples of upper crust in a Sentence

formal The upper crust of society often attends exclusive events and charity galas.

informal The upper crust always gets the best seats at the restaurant.

slang Those rich folks are part of the upper crust crowd.

figurative In the world of fashion, she is considered part of the upper crust of designers.

Grammatical Forms of upper crust

past tense

upper crusted

plural

upper crusts

comparative

more upper crust

superlative

most upper crust

present tense

upper crusts

future tense

will be upper crust

perfect tense

have been upper crust

continuous tense

are being upper crust

singular

upper crust

positive degree

upper crust

infinitive

to be upper crust

gerund

being upper crust

participle

upper crusting

Origin and Evolution of upper crust

First Known Use: 1823 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'upper crust' originated in the 19th century in England.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the top layer of a loaf of bread, the term 'upper crust' evolved to describe the highest social class or wealthy elite in society.