capper

noun

cap·​per ˈka-pər 

1

: one that caps: such as

a

: a device that fits caps on bottles

b

: finale, climax, clincher

2

: a lure or decoy especially in an illicit or questionable activity : shill

Synonyms

• ending
• conclusion
• finale
• end
• culmination
• closing

Examples of capper in a Sentence

the capper to the campaign rally was an appearance by the candidate himself

she was smart, she was pretty, but here's the capper—she was kind, unlike the other girls

Recent Examples on the Web

But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025

Sabi Ruttgers found the end zone three times, including the capper off a pass from Davis, as Fairview topped 60 points for the third time this season. —Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025

End The Day With A Memorable Meal The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025

Following a half-hour local news break and a special edition of NBC Nightly News, the Sunday Night Football pregame festivities will lead into the Packers-Cowboys capper. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for capper

• clapper
• dapper
• flapper
• kapur
• mapper
• napper
• rapper
• sapper
• snapper
• tapper
• trapper
• wrapper