topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər 

1

: one that is at or on the top

2

a

: silk hat

b

: opera hat

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

Synonyms

• capper
• clincher
• coup de grâce
• coup de grace
• crusher

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Handcrafted in the emerging brand’s Brooklyn studio, this table topper blends serious craftmanship with a playful edge. —Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024

Adding a firm memory foam mattress topper could improve motion control, but most couples likely won’t be bothered by the amount of motion transfer on this bed. —Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024

There will be pink and green cold cups (some with fun straw toppers!), tumblers, keychains, and mugs. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024

Available in sizes ranging from twin XL to California king, the 3-inch topper relieves pressure and minimizes motion transfer. —Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Phrases Containing topper

• chart-topper
• the topper

Kids Definition

topper

noun

top·​per ˈtäp-ər 

1

: one that tops

2

: top hat