top off
phrasal verb
topped off; topping off; tops off
1
: to end (something) usually in an exciting or impressive way
We topped off dinner with dessert and coffee.
The victory tops off the coach's extremely successful career.
2
US
: to fill (something) completely with a liquid
I added a little more coffee to top off the mug.
He stopped at the gas station to top off the car's tank.
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There are five plush layers in total, starting with a pressure-relieving base and topped off with a cool, soft wool surface.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Her look was topped off with a brown fringe necklace and her engagement ring.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
To top off the league of unpredictability, Manchester United are in the top half and unbeaten in four.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The singer topped off her look with gold chainlink earrings and a pair of strappy black heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Her look was topped off with a brown fringe necklace and her engagement ring.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
To top off the league of unpredictability, Manchester United are in the top half and unbeaten in four.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The singer topped off her look with gold chainlink earrings and a pair of strappy black heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for top off
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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