classic

🇺🇸 /ˈklæsɪk/ 🇬🇧 /ˈklæsɪk/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
adjective
B2

one of the best or most important of its kind

This classic book is loved by many generations.

B2

very typical or expected

That's a classic example of how things can go wrong.

B2

simple, traditional, and always stylish

She wore a classic black dress to the party.

R

used to say something is very funny, stupid, or typical

He forgot his keys again? That's classic!

noun
B2

a book, movie, or song that is very good and famous

This film is considered a classic of cinema history.

B2

an excellent example of something

That game was a classic match between two great teams.

R

a stylish item that never goes out of fashion

His car is a classic from the 1960s.

R

the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture

She studied classics at university.

translation

adj. one of the best or most important of its kind; very typical or expected; simple, traditional, and always stylish; used to say something is very funny, stupid, or typical
n. a book, movie, or song that is very good and famous; an excellent example of something; a stylish item that never goes out of fashion; the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture

Word Forms

Plural classics