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Definition classic in American English

classic noun

[countable] noun
/ˈklæsɪk/
1

a song, book, play, television program, etc. that is very good and has been popular and had a lot of influence for a long time

Example

Jane Austen's novels are among the best-loved classics in English literature.

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2

something that is an outstanding or typical example of its kind

Example

Jackson's three-point throw just before the bell was a classic.

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Definition classic in American English