nounπShareA perfect and/or early example of a particular style."Those early Ford Mustangs are considered classics of American muscle car design. "stylecultureliteraturequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song."My grandfather loves listening to old records; he says those songs are classics that will never get old. "artcultureliteratureentertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe author of such a work."Shakespeare and Austen are classics whose works are still studied in schools today. "literaturepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA major, long-standing sporting event"Many cycling fans eagerly await the Spring Classics, a series of one-day races in Europe. "sporteventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature."Professor Davies, known for being one of the most dedicated classics in the department, could translate ancient Greek poetry from memory. "literaturepersoneducationculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history, etc., sometimes inclusive of the study of the ancient Mediterranean generally."Maria is studying classics at university, focusing on ancient Roman history and Latin literature. "historyliteraturelanguagearchaeologycultureeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading