classic · adjective /ˈklæs.ɪk/
classic
B2 A classic book, film, etc. is one that has been popular for a long time and is considered to be of a high quality.
Dictionary example:
a classic film/novel/story
Learner example:
I am fond of reading different books, especially classic literature. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)
classic · noun C /ˈklæs.ɪk/
classic
B2 a piece of writing, a musical recording or a film which has been popular for a long time and is considered to be of a high quality
Dictionary examples:
Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' is a classic of English literature.
Many of the Rolling Stones' records have become rock classics.
Learner example:
Wuthering Heights [is] a classic, which everybody knows about. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)
