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classic

classic

Meaning of classic

timeless standard

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British English/ˈklæsɪk/
American English/ˈklæsɪk/
Russian transcription[ˈklasʲikə]
classic
classic - классика
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classic with Russian translation

classic usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Кожаные ботинки — это классика, которая никогда не выходит из моды.

Leather boots are a classic that never go out of style.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

То маленькое чёрное платье — настоящая классика для вечера.

That little black dress is a true classic for evenings out.

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classic belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

classicклассика
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

classic synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between classic / timeless piece / classical / traditional / vintage / wardrobe staple

🇬🇧English
classic

the original term: a work or item widely accepted as exemplary or definitive

B2Very Often

The novel is a classic of 20th-century literature.

Роман — классика литературы XX века.

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🇬🇧English
timeless piece

a piece whose style endures beyond changing fashion trends; close in meaning to 'classic' when applied to design

B2Often

The trench coat is a timeless piece that never goes out of style.

Тренч — вещь вне времени, которая никогда не выходит из моды.

C
🇬🇧English
classical

adjective relating to classic works, a historical period (e.g. Classical music), or a formal/traditional style

B2Very Often

She prefers classical music to pop.

Она предпочитает классическую музыку поп‑музыке.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes adherence to customs or long-established practices rather than canonical excellence

B2Very Often

They serve a traditional meal at the festival.

На фестивале подают традиционное блюдо.

🇬🇧English

refers to items from a past era valued for their age, retro style, or quality rather than canonical status

B2Often

She bought a vintage dress at the market.

Она купила винтажное платье на рынке.

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🇬🇧English
wardrobe staple

a basic clothing item that forms the foundation of a wardrobe because it is frequently used and versatile

B2Often

A white shirt is a wardrobe staple.

Белая рубашка — базовая вещь в гардеробе.

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🇬🇧English
staple item

a basic, commonly used essential item; more general than fashion-specific terms

B2Often

Jeans are a staple item in many wardrobes.

Джинсы — основная вещь в гардеробе многих людей.

W
🇬🇧English
wardrobe essential

an essential item in a wardrobe; very similar to 'wardrobe staple' but slightly emphasizing necessity

B2Often

A little black dress is a wardrobe essential for many.

Маленькое чёрное платье — необходимая вещь в гардеробе для многих.

🇬🇧English

a norm or accepted level; can mean a widely accepted example but often lacks the evaluative sense of 'classic'

B2Often

This model has become the industry standard.

Эта модель стала отраслевым стандартом.

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🇬🇧English
fashion staple

a basic clothing item that consistently appears in fashion and forms part of the wardrobe foundation

B2Often

Denim jackets are a fashion staple every season.

Джинсовые куртки — базовая вещь моды в каждом сезоне.

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How to pronounce classic and what this word means

classic translation: классика. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce classic

/ˈklæsɪk/

classic translation

классика

classic examples

Leather boots are a classic that never go out of style.

classic transcription

/ˈklæsɪk/, /ˈklæsɪk/

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classic meaning: what does it mean?

timeless standard

classic pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

classic is pronounced as /ˈklæsɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

classic definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Leather boots are a classic that never go out of style. Translation: Кожаные ботинки — это классика, которая никогда не выходит из моды.

Is classic part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, classic (классика) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is classic part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, classic (классика) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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