topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər How to pronounce topper (audio)
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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Nowadays, the best futons have a bit more finesse than a basic frame with a mattress topper that folds into a couch like a taco. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025 Replace that creaky ceiling fan that no longer works or invest in a mattress topper that will ensure guests sleep better than ever. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 Spread topper in a resealable 1 gallon plastic bag. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025 The king-size beds have thick mattress toppers that encourage late morning sleep-ins. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025 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 23 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

topper

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