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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Select Dunkin’ locations will also stock some special in-store only merch, like acrylic and stainless tumblers, straw toppers, and cup sleeves. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025 Much like their closely related cousin, the sweet fruit takes well to the acidic punch of pickling, and becomes a bright topper for your everyday mixed greens. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 27 May 2025 One shopper suggests adding a twin foam mattress topper for extra padding while sleeping. Alexandra Kay, People.com, 25 May 2025 The mattress topper provides full body support and also pressure point relief. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

topper

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