: top-notch
especially : being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class
top-of-the-line camera equipment

Examples of top-of-the-line in a Sentence

gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
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According to Alexa Drees Walker, director of design centers at Drees Homes, purely utilitarian appliances are out and top-of-the-line, statement-making appliances are in. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025 Despite its stature and top-of-the-line amenities, the penthouse has been on and off the market since 2018. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025 The sleek galley kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and elegant stone worktops. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025 But policy changes that cause massive disruption or more limited access to top-of-the-line services also tend to be unpopular, historically tying the hands of policymakers. Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top-of-the-line

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of top-of-the-line was in 1953

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“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-of-the-line. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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top-of-the-line

adjective
: top-notch
top-of-the-line camera equipment
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