third class
"Third class" generally refers to the lowest category or rank in various contexts such as travel, education, and mail services.
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Definition
B2Travel
(historical, british)The cheapest accommodation available on a train or ship.
Example
- During the 19th century, many immigrants traveled to America in third class.
C1Education
(academic, british)The lowest honors degree that can be obtained from a university.
Example
- She graduated with a third-class degree in history.
B2Mail
(us, technical)A lower-cost class of mail service for bulk items like brochures and catalogs.
Example
- Businesses often use third-class mail for marketing materials.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "third class":
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