master class

noun

: a seminar for advanced music students conducted by a master musician

Examples of master class in a Sentence

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The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory. Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025 What follows is a master class in episodic storytelling, acting performances, sound design and innovative camera techniques by filming scenes in one continuous take. Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 His master classes on filmmaking techniques often coincide with production on his latest movie projects in Toronto. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 The final scene of Cheers — whose series finale aired 32 years ago tonight — is a master class in how to end a beloved, long-running show properly. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for master class

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of master class was in 1952

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“Master class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20class. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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