Cool MatePremier
UK /["/ˈpremiə(r)/"]/US /["/prɪˈmɪr/"]/
Definition
most important, famous or successful
In simple words: the most important or best
Examples
- one of the country’s premier chefs
- the Premier League/Division
- Last year they won the premier award at the Welsh Festival of Light Opera.
- The new Institute of Contemporary Art is one of Boston's premier attractions.
Usage notes
Often used to describe top-level events, leaders, or products. In informal contexts, a simpler word like 'best' might be used instead.
Grammar pattern
premier + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'premier' as the 'prime' choice — the best of the best!
Collocations
- premier event
- premier league
- premier product
- premier destination
Synonyms
- top
- best
- leading
- foremost
- supreme
Antonyms
- inferior
- secondary
Common mistakes
- Using 'premier' as a verb incorrectly.
- Confusing 'premier' with 'premiere' (the first showing of a movie).