top secret
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top secret

adjective

Definition of TOP SECRET

1
: protected by a high degree of secrecy <a top secret weapon> <a top secret meeting>
2
a : containing or being information whose unauthorized disclosure could result in exceptionally grave danger to the nation <top secret messages> — compare confidential, secret
b : of or relating to top secret documents <a top secret clearance>

Examples of TOP SECRET

  1. The mission is top secret.

First Known Use of TOP SECRET

1944

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