third class

third class

n.

1. A class of mail in the U.S. postal system including all printed matter, except newspapers and magazines, that weighs less than 16 ounces and is unsealed.

2. Accommodations, as on a ship or train, that are of the third and usually lowest order of luxury and price.

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third-class (thûrdkls) adj.

third class adv.

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third class

n

the class or grade next in value, quality, etc., to the second

adj (third-class when prenominal)

1. of the class or grade next in value, quality, etc., to the second

2. (Business / Commerce) of or denoting the class of accommodation in a hotel, on a ship, etc., next in quality and price to the second: usually the cheapest

3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in the US and Canada) of or relating to a class of mail consisting largely of unsealed printed matter

4. (Social Science / Education) Brit See third [8]

adv

by third-class mail, transport, etc.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	third class - mail consisting of printed matter qualifying for reduced postal rates third-class mail mail - the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service junk mail - third-class mail consisting of advertising and often addressed to `resident' or `occupant'
	2.	third class - inexpensive accommodations on a ship or train tourist class accommodation - living quarters provided for public convenience; "overnight accommodations are available"