classic
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CLASSIC
[more classic; most classic]
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— used to say that something has come to be considered one of the best of its kind
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classic novels/movies
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a classic case study on hysteria
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He collects classic cars.
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— used to say that something is an example of excellence
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His winning goal was classic.
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— used to describe something that has been popular for a long time
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classic board games
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The recipe is a new version of a classic dish.
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a radio station that plays classic rock [=rock music from the past that is still popular]
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having a graceful design with simple lines
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She prefers classic furniture designs.
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It's a classic suit that won't go out of style.
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I like the car's classic contours.
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very typical
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The battle was a classic example/case of poor planning.
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a classic error
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(informal) She lost the tickets? How classic. [=it is not surprising that she lost the tickets; she often loses things]
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classic
/ˈklæsɪk/
noun
plural
classics
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classic
/ˈklæsɪk/
noun
plural
classics
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLASSIC
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[count]
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something that has been considered to be excellent for a long time
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That car is a classic.
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film/literary classics
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I like to read the classics.
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Their latest album is destined to become a classic. [=it is very good and will still be admired many years from now]
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classics
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the study of the literature, language, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome
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He teaches classics at the local university.
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She studied classics in college.
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an interest in the classics
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a traditional event
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The football game is a Thanksgiving classic.
