Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

elite

[ih-leet, ey-leet] / ɪˈlit, eɪˈlit /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Wealthy entrepreneur Eric Obrokta invested millions into The First Academy, a high school where his son wanted to play elite football.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

School leaders embraced his push to raise its football team to an elite level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

He has always believed that his side had the potential to mix it with the world's elite.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

But do mind the closing gap between the soccer’s elite teams and the hard-charging Americans, thanks to a healthy Christian Pulisic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

What I did know was that not getting a spot on the national team had made me more determined to excel in elite gymnastics.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




Vocabulary lists containing elite


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "elite" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com