Classic meaning

What does “classic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“classic” is a noun and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a creation of the highest excellence.

classic

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
“classic Chinese pottery”
“classical Marxism”
Synonymsclassical
of a well-known type; remarkably typical
“the classic struggle between good and evil”
“I woke up with all the classic symptoms of the flu”
considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth
“a classic car”
“`War and Peace' is a classic novel”
well-known and long-established in form or style
“a classical ballet”
“classic double-breasted suit”
Synonymsclassical

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University