economy class — the cheapest class of accommodation on an aircraft or ship
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the cheapest class of accommodation on an aircraft or ship
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkɑːnəmi klæs/
Example Sentences
- My tall friend always suffers in economy class because his knees touch the front seat.
- She saved money by booking economy class and spent it all on expensive hotels instead.
- The economy class meal looked so sad that even the flight attendant apologized.
economy class
NOUN[/ɪˈkɑːnəmi klæs/]
the cheapest class of accommodation on an aircraft or ship
She squeezed into economy class for the long flight to Paris.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Economy class combines two etymological sources: economy derives from Greek oikonomia (household management), while class comes from Latin classis (division or rank). The compound term emerged in the 20th century alongside commercial aviation's expansion, designating the most affordable passenger seating category.
Breakdown
economy (from Greek oiko- 'household' + -nomia 'management') + class (from Latin classis 'division, rank'). Together they denote a travel category emphasizing economical pricing within a hierarchical seating structure.
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📝Examples
“My tall friend always suffers in economy class because his knees touch the front seat.”
“She saved money by booking economy class and spent it all on expensive hotels instead.”
“The economy class meal looked so sad that even the flight attendant apologized.”
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