atop
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1atop

adverb or adjective \ə-ˈtäp\

Definition of ATOP

: on, to, or at the top

First Known Use of ATOP

1650

2atop

preposition

Definition of ATOP

: on top of

Examples of ATOP

  1. The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.

First Known Use of ATOP

1655

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