on top

idiom

: on the highest part or surface of something

vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top

chiefly British : winning a game or competition

The team was on top after the first half.

Examples of on top in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The dark gray frame is part of the artwork that shows 12 different squares layered on top of each other, using light and dark shades of gray to create an optical illusion inspired by Mach Bands, a gradient effect named after physicist Ernst Mach. —

Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 24 June 2024 Place a second loaf pan of the same size on top of the potatoes. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024 Following Grande's chorus, Monica, 43, then took on the next verse as their vocals and harmonies were layered on top of one another. —

Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 Avoid forgetting by shutting the toilet lid and placing the pregnancy test on top of it or leaving yourself a reminder. —

Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for on top

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