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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Best Amazon Bedding Deals Enter the New Year well-rested with a full upgrade to your bedding, including a cushy new mattress topper and a cooling comforter. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025 Lemon and lime slices make for an easy topper that doesn’t require any decorating skills. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025 Other common chia seed pudding toppers include fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and granola. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025 Sometimes that means reimagining the classic tree topper by swapping a traditional star for a sculptural cluster of branches. Leala King, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

topper

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