capper

noun

cap·​per ˈka-pər How to pronounce capper (audio)
1
: one that caps: such as
a
: a device that fits caps on bottles
2
: a lure or decoy especially in an illicit or questionable activity : shill

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
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This pattern would suggest that a potential trilogy capper would be set during the Blake siblings’ college years, but McGraw is opting to not get ahead of herself just yet. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 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 See All Example Sentences for capper

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of capper was in 1587

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“Capper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capper. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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