capper

noun

cap·​per ˈka-pər How to pronounce capper (audio)
1
: one that caps: such as
a
: a device that fits caps on bottles
2
: a lure or decoy especially in an illicit or questionable activity : shill

Examples of capper in a Sentence

the capper to the campaign rally was an appearance by the candidate himself she was smart, she was pretty, but here's the capper—she was kind, unlike the other girls
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The scene of Noor and her mother receiving Social Security numbers is a good capper for the bittersweet story of her journey to freedom in this country. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025 The play was the capper on 13-play, 81-yard drive that took over seven minutes off the clock. Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025 The nighttime experience is best for catching truly astonishing glimpses of the clear night skies, including planets, constellations, and the Milky Way—a perfect capper to your trip to Jackson Hole. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025 Though the final does not count toward league standings for either team, Milwaukee’s championship run puts a capper on an impressive early season turnaround. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for capper 

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of capper was in 1587

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“Capper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capper. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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