last word

noun

1

: the final remark in a verbal exchange

2

a

: the power of final decision

b

: a definitive statement or treatment

this study will surely be the last word on the subject for many years

3

: the most advanced, up-to-date, or fashionable exemplar of its kind

the last word in sports cars

Synonyms

• latest
• trend
• craze
• rage
• vogue
• enthusiasm
• style

Examples of last word in a Sentence

a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season

Recent Examples on the Web

Your last words are so powerful, and they’re also cut off, which is unique and leaves interpretation for the audience. —William Earl, Variety, 3 July 2025

The bar menu will offer a variety of classic cocktails, including an old fashioned, a margarita, a paper plane, a last word, a house clean martini, a dirty martini, and the beloved Trouble Bar recipe espresso martini. —Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

Mays’ last words spoken on camera were to a local TV station, MyFox Tampa Bay, after his flight made a rough landing at Tampa International Airport. —Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 June 2025

If Mari’s going to have some famous last words, these are it. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for last word

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred

Kids Definition

last word

noun

1

: the final remark in a discussion

2

: the power of final decision

3

: the most modern or fashionable one of its kind

the last word in sportswear