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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
How comfortable was the mattress topper on a scale of 1 to 10? Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025 Check out our favorite options below, then read on for pro topper shopping tips from Dr. Vad. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 July 2025 However, the plastic pieces are confined only to the dome topper, which contains candy or granola; no plastic has been found in the separate cup which contains the yogurt. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 July 2025 This flutter-sleeve top is roomy and billowy for low-key summer days, while this denim jacket has floral details, giving it a feminine edge other toppers lack. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 9 July 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topper. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

topper

noun
top·​per ˈtäp-ər How to pronounce topper (audio)
1
: one that tops
2
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!