topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər How to pronounce topper (audio)
Synonyms of toppernext
1
: one that is at or on the top
2
3
: something (such as a joke) that caps everything preceding
4
: a woman's usually short and loose-fitting lightweight outer coat
5
: one that puts on or takes off tops

Examples of topper in a Sentence

Their new song soon became a chart topper. there are lots of good reasons we can't go to the concert, but the fact that the tickets are all sold out is the topper
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With over 9,400 5-star ratings and 2,000 purchases last month, the mattress topper delivers real relief, according to shoppers — especially for those dealing with back pain and restless nights. Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 With the new top leadership coming in, that means that Dan Buckley, the longtime Marvel Comics topper, is departing. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026 Bayless suggests using the esquites as a taco topper too. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 The central Florida county’s requirements include direct spends ($400,000 for TV and film) in the county — the Orlando Film Commission, under new topper Brooke Hill, is set up to facilitate the production process. Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for topper

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Time Traveler
The first known use of topper was in 1602

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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topper. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

topper

noun
top·​per ˈtäp-ər How to pronounce topper (audio)
1
: one that tops
2
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