In early zoological texts, the term classis was used to denote what we now call a class or order.

Her classiness was evident in the way she entered the room and greeted everyone.

She wore a classy black dress to the gala, turning heads all evening.

Stay classy — flipping off the cashier over a coupon is the epitome of decorum.

At the staff meeting, she called out the classists who had been dismissing colleagues from less privileged backgrounds.

Many community programs aim to reduce classism by improving access to education and employment for low-income families.

Her comments about the neighborhood sounded classist and alienated many residents.

Even after the meeting, she was labeled a classist by colleagues for defending elitist hiring practices.

The conference addressed classisms that persist in education, housing, and the workplace.