top drawer

noun

: the highest level of society, authority, or excellence
top-drawer
ˈtäp-ˈdrȯ-ər How to pronounce top drawer (audio)
ˈtäp-ˈdrȯr
adjective

Examples of top drawer in a Sentence

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Plenty of Amazon bras, cotton undies, and wedding-friendly strapless bras are already up for grabs at nice discounts—so don’t wait to upgrade your top drawer. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024 Why wait until the big day to upgrade your top drawer? Stylish guys are in luck—Prime Day has plenty of markdowns for dudes too. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2024 According to the federal Sturdy Act, unanchored dressers should remain upright for at least 10 seconds with a 60-pound weight hanging from an open, top drawer. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024 Courtesy of the brands While lacy lingerie will always have its place in my top drawer, nothing beats the best cotton underwear for women. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for top drawer 

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of top drawer was in 1905

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“Top drawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20drawer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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