economy class

noun

1. a low-priced type of accommodation for travel, especially on an airplane.

Other Words From

• e·cono·my-class adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of economy class¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

A premium class seat is responsible for releasing five to nine times more carbon than an economy class seat.

From Los Angeles Times

In economy class there are five seats in each row, three on one side of the aisle and two on the other.

From BBC

It added that in economy class, several cups of noodles are all served at once, saying that the "risk of burns is greater with passengers crowded together".

From BBC

But when Duben tried to redeem his loyalty points for an economy class ticket to Japan recently, he was stunned that his airline more than tripled the miles he had to pay.

From Seattle Times

In fact, economy class passengers are still pretty unhappy with their travel experience, according to the latest J.D.

From Seattle Times