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

For an eye-catching finish, consider an oversized bow as a statement tree topper, or layer multiple bows for a bold appearance. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024

This year, oversized, artistic tree toppers—like cascading ribbons, floral arrangements like this cranberry bouquet at Balsam Hill or illuminated sculptures—are the centerpieces of many holiday trees. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024

Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024

Find it on Amazon An Extra-Thick Mattress Topper With Thousands of Positive Reviews If your mattress has started to feel uncomfortable, try adding this topper. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 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