topper

noun

top·​per ˈtä-pər How to pronounce topper (audio)
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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The weighted comforter by Baloo brings the benefits of weight without overheating you in the most stylish bed topper. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024 Go heavier on the decorations this year: Think garland, Christmas lights, pinecones, ornaments, a tree topper, etc. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 The original Moonlander is quite obviously a different style of truck camper at first glance, but the Moonlander X initially appears to be a run-of-the-mill alcove camper or camping topper. New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024 It'll be featured in our upcoming guide to mattress toppers. Nena Farrell, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

topper

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