topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər How to pronounce topper (audio)
1
: one that is at or on the top
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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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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 See all Example Sentences for topper 

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 5

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

topper

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