top dollar
noun
: the highest amount being paid for a commodity or service
… willing to pay top dollar to get them …—
Dean Failey
Dean FaileyExamples of top dollar in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
And ticket prices on the secondary market, for the worst seats at MSG, were approaching $9,000 apiece on Friday night, with Knicks fans evidently willing to pay tippy-top dollar just to be in the building as the team nears what would be its first championship in 53 years.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
Alessandro Bastoni has had a 2026 to forget — but our experts still think the Inter man is worth top dollar.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
But not every doll will sell for top dollar.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for top dollar
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.
CBS News, 6 June 2026
Alessandro Bastoni has had a 2026 to forget — but our experts still think the Inter man is worth top dollar.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
But not every doll will sell for top dollar.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for top dollar
Cite this Entry
“Top dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dollar. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
