1. serving as a standard of excellence; of the highest quality
2. typical or characteristic of a particular style or period
3. relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture

1. a work of art, literature, or music that is recognized as being of the highest quality
2. a typical example of something

Examples

• The movie is a classic example of film noir.
• She wore a classic black dress to the dinner.
• Students study classic literature in English class.
• The car is a classic from the 1960s.
• His novel became a modern classic.
• The building features classic Greek columns.
• That’s a classic mistake many beginners make.