top drawer

noun

: the highest level of society, authority, or excellence
top-drawer
ˈtäp-ˈdrȯ-ər How to pronounce top drawer (audio)
ˈtäp-ˈdrȯr
adjective

Examples of top drawer in a Sentence

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The top drawer has a removable tray, which can be used to store electronic devices. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025 The top drawer is deep enough to store lotions, remotes, and more, and the bottom shelf is ideal for larger items like books, blankets, and even decor. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 The top drawer is surprisingly deep, with a little tray at the front to store quickly accessible items. Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 9 May 2025 The half-moon shape won’t take up too much, and the top drawer has plenty of room for books, lotions, and other bedside necessities. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top drawer

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of top drawer was in 1905

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“Top drawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20drawer. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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